Before we all start getting hot under the collar about sedating those with dementia perhaps we should look at the prescribing rates of sedatives for those with unpleasant personality traits.
NICE and Cochrane are both clear on the need for short term use only but clinical practice seems to dictate long term use of potentially dangerous medication.
Who will champion the safety of those who have a personality problem as opposed to those whose personality is slipping away?
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Re: Antipsychotic prescribing in nursing homes
Before we all start getting hot under the collar about sedating those with dementia perhaps we should look at the prescribing rates of sedatives for those with unpleasant personality traits.
NICE and Cochrane are both clear on the need for short term use only but clinical practice seems to dictate long term use of potentially dangerous medication.
Who will champion the safety of those who have a personality problem as opposed to those whose personality is slipping away?
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