Pediatric oncologists' practices of prescribing selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for children and adolescents with cancer: A multi‐site study

To survey pediatric oncologists regarding prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and related medications for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders in children with cancer. Specifically, we sought to determine (a) how frequently pediatric oncologists prescribed SSRIs and what were the most commonly prescribed agents; (b) how decisions were made to prescribe, particularly whether mental health professionals were consulted; (c) how patients were monitored while on the agents; and (d) how the FDA black box warning has affected prescribing practices.

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