Chemical restraint as behavioural euthanasia: case studies from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
Abstract Background The prescription of psychotropic medication to older people living with dementia in residential aged care has become an increasing concern. The use of prescription medication is often prefaced as a way of preventing harm to self and others. However, the use of such medications ha...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04116-5 |