Psychotropic medications should only be prescribed as a “last resort” for behaviours of concern in patients with intellectual disability, according to a new clinical care…
One of the aged care facilities where I see residents has a car space under a shady tree reserved for doctors. It seems a welcoming…
The Federal Government's $345 million scheme aims to improve the appropriate use of medications, including antipsychotics.
The decision followed a campaign by doctor groups warning of the potential for reduced access to care.
It says it is a 'simplistic solution' that fails to account for the broader problems in aged care.
The RACGP says the continued reliance on paper-based systems is one reason for the struggle to attract GPs.
Experts advise tracking medication to prevent misadventures in polypharmacy, but it is only utilised by 3% of facilities.
GPs will not be banned from initiating antipsychotics.
However, the royal commission wants GPs to be funded through a capitation model
Australian Doctor’s article earlier in March on GPs possibly being banned from prescribing antipsychotics in aged care really struck a chord with me. Under the Royal…
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