SB 1290 Psychotropic drugs: prescriptions for children

Analysis by Sara McCarthy

SUMMARY from Analysis

This measure requires a physician and surgeon to obtain written consent from a child's parent or legal guardian before prescribing, dispensing or furnishing a psychotropic medication, that is primarily used to treat Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and is classified as a Schedule II medication. The doctor must provide information, as specified in the bill, to a parent or legal guardian and obtain a signed consent form. Violation of these requirements would constitute unprofessional conduct on the part of the physician and surgeon.

POSITIONS (from Analysis)

Support:	California Network of Mental Health Clients Capitol Resource Institute Committee on Moral Concerns Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (with suggested amendments) Several individuals (This is an organized bcampaign by folks who oppose Psychiatry in general)
Oppose:	American Academy of Pediatrics California Academy of Family Physicians California Medical Association (CMA) California Psychiatric Association California School Nurses Association NAMI California Sacramento Learning Disabilities Association
Oppose:(unless amended)	California Healthcare Association

Reasons this Bill is a Really Bad Idea

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