New standard warns against over-medicating the elderly Chemical restraint should only be used as a last resort when treating vulnerable patients, according to a new national standard.
Antipsychotics for dementia raise ‘risk of serious harm’: Study From pneumonia to heart attacks, new research revealed the drugs do more harm than first thought, with the risks highest soon after initiation.
Are antipsychotics safe to use during pregnancy? Researchers found no connections between the drugs and neurodevelopmental disorders in ‘reassuring’ news for mums.
PBAC delays restricting GP prescribing of antipsychotics in aged care The committee heeded RACGP calls to not implement the recommendation, which was made last year following the aged care royal commission.
Fears aged care antipsychotics proposal could impede patient care The royal commission’s recommendation would restrict GPs’ ability to prescribe antipsychotics for people receiving residential aged care.
Antipsychotics overused in residential aged care: Study Research reveals concerning rates of antipsychotics use in aged care, showing many doctors and facilities are not following best-practice guidelines.