Inequity in action: why minoritised ethnic patients are more often rapidly tranquilised and what needs to change

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New evidence reveals that rapid tranquilisation is disproportionately used on minoritised ethnic patients in hospitals. Beyond the statistics, how do we create fair, compassionate, and equitable care?

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Cochrane review suggests adding promethazine to haloperidol to rapidly tranquillise psychotic patients with fewer side effects

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The hallucinations and delusions associated with psychosis can be frightening and may sometimes result in aggressive or violent behaviour. Of course, this can be incredibly challenging for the patient, but it can also be a real test for mental health staff who have to try and minimise the harm that patients do to themselves and others. Haloperidol [read the full story…]