You are seeing a 4-year-old Caucasian Male patient with his…
You are seeing a 4-year-old Caucasian Male patient with his mother, who was referred by the pre-school due to behavioral acting out in class, not completing work, or following directions. Mom asks you to “put him on Ritalin” because he is “too hyper”. How do you respond? Describe best practice for the use of psychotropic medication in young children. Address approaches to include informed consent and ongoing monitoring. Please answer the question thoroughly in complete sentences.