Observing Tardive Dyskinesia

Synopsis

Demonstrates the movements which are characteristic of tardive dyskinesia which may be detected by careful observation. Different patients illustrate the range of severity from the minimal movements found in most to the gross dyskinesia found in a few. Others clearly reveal in the same person a range of severity related to their state of arousal or temporary control. The film stresses the need for early recognition of symptoms and the need for great care in the monitoring of drugs prescribed.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 15 min. Videocassette. U-matic. col. 15 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1981

Availability

Free loan

Documentation

Accompanying class sheet gives data on the prevalence, aetiology and management of tardive dyskinesia.

Uses

Fourth year medical students as part of their psychiatry course.*

Subjects

Medical sciences; Psychiatry

Keywords

tardive dyskinesia

Credits

Director

R A Guariento

Writer

H McClelland

Contributor

John Guilbert; P Morrison; Ray Palfreyman

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Sponsor

Name

Muscular Dystrophy Group of Great Britain

Distributor

Name

Squibb (E R) & Sons Ltd