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PPP069: Best practice use of antipsychotics in aged care with Juanita Westbury
Published 6 years, 11 months ago
Description
Dan and Kristin spoke to Dr Juanita Westbury, Senior Lecturer with the Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre at the University of Tasmania about the best practice use of antipsychotics in aged care.
We spoke to Juanita about:
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The roles for pharmacists in aged care facilities
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Common issues with medicines use in aged care facilities
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Complexities around the term "chemical restraint"
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Best practice for the management of behavioural symptoms of dementia