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Preventing Elder Abuse

Psychotropic Drug Overuse in Nursing Homes

By Walton Law APC Defining Elder Abuse, Elder Abuse, Medication Error, Physical Restraints, Prescription Medication Misuse, Preventing Elder Abuse, Psychotropic Drugs, Reporting Elder Abuse, Residents' Rights, Signs of Elder Abuse No Comments

The use of physical and chemical restraints in California nursing homes is sometimes a necessary way of protecting patients from injuring themselves and others. When used excessively and, more importantly,…

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