The Maudsley vs iatroX (2025): Specialist Psychiatry vs General Safety
At a Glance
Who is it for?
iatroX:GPs, Junior Doctors, and Non-Psychiatrists.
The Maudsley Guidelines:Psychiatrists and Specialist Pharmacists.
Why choose iatroX?
- **Standard Safety**: Adheres to NICE/BNF limits (essential for non-specialists).
- **General Context**: Covers the patient's physical health (e.g., diabetes, cardiac) alongside.
- **Free**: No subscription required.
Why choose The Maudsley Guidelines?
- **Complex Cases**: Covers 'off-label' strategies for treatment-resistant conditions.
- **High Dose**: Protocols for exceeding BNF maximums safely.
- **Special Situations**: Unrivalled depth on psychotropics in pregnancy/renal failure.
Feature Comparison
| Capability | iatroX | The Maudsley Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | - | Psychiatry Only |
| Authority | - | Maudsley Hospital / Expert Consensus |
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
The Maudsley is for when standard guidelines fail. It tells you how to manage the patient who has failed three antipsychotics and needs complex polypharmacy.
iatroX is for standard practice. It tells you the safe, licensed, first-line management for common mental health conditions.
Use-Cases
First-line Depression
When to choose iatroX
- **Recommended.** 'Start Sertraline 50mg' (NICE).
When to choose The Maudsley Guidelines
- Overkill. Detailed chapters on augmentation strategies aren't needed yet.
Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
When to choose iatroX
- Limited to standard Clozapine protocols.
When to choose The Maudsley Guidelines
- **Essential.** detailed guidance on augmentation and plasma monitoring.
FAQs
- Does iatroX cover psychiatry?
- Yes, iatroX covers all NICE mental health guidelines (depression, anxiety, psychosis) appropriate for general practice and acute care.