Covert administration of medications in old age psychiatry: a reflection
Journal Title: Journal of Geriatric Care and Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Covert administration of medications is often observed as a controversial practice, which is used in psychiatry over the years, particularly for the management of challenging behaviours of patients without mental capacity. This practice is commonly used in children, persons with learning disability and older adults. As a group of patients, older adults with dementia receive covert medications most frequently. This report is a reflection of common case scenarios in the old age inpatient wards, and discusses relevant current literature on the practices of covert administration of medications and best practice guidance on the use of covert medications within the legal framework of the UK.
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Socorro Barreto
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