24. Keeping well and recovery

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Keeping well and recovery

Bipolar Disorder Care Standard 24: There is a record of treatment and outcomes for the maintenance phase of bipolar disorder.

Criteria
24a The care record shows that an algorithm based on treatment choices in NICE and SIGN guidelines is followed, including for the use of lithium, anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, and these in combination.

24b The care record shows the use of a professionally rated assessment tool to monitor outcome, eg using YMRS and/or MADRS.

Supporting material for standard 24:
Useful resources are available in the SIGN (pages 14-15) and NICE (pages 16-18) guidelines.