Risk-Benefit Decisions

Risks & contraindications

Comparisons

Highlighted claims

• Risk was central to participants' understanding of medication decisions. — Patients’ and informal carers’ insights into influences on prescribing in borderline personality disorder: a qualitative interview study in the UK
• Participants reported concerns about weight gain, sedation, emotional dulling, bodily effects, interactions, and destabilisation after medication changes. — Patients’ and informal carers’ insights into influences on prescribing in borderline personality disorder: a qualitative interview study in the UK
• Medication decisions involved weighing side effects against the risk of remaining untreated rather than simple support or opposition to medication. — Patients’ and informal carers’ insights into influences on prescribing in borderline personality disorder: a qualitative interview study in the UK
• Many participants considered medication worthwhile if it reduced severe distress, instability, or safety risks despite possible adverse effects. — Patients’ and informal carers’ insights into influences on prescribing in borderline personality disorder: a qualitative interview study in the UK
• Some participants believed clinicians prescribed medication because patients were perceived as risky, especially around self-harm or crisis. — Patients’ and informal carers’ insights into influences on prescribing in borderline personality disorder: a qualitative interview study in the UK