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Ethics and the anti-dementia drugs
Author(s)Julian C Hughes
Journal titleInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol l5, no 6, June 2000
Pagespp 538-543
KeywordsDementia ; Drugs ; Social ethics ; Literature reviews.
AnnotationA review of the literature reveals little specifically about ethical issues around the use of antidepressants, with the exception of work by S G Post et al and C A Kelly et al. The issue of consent (that is, powers of attorney, and the role of the Court of Protection) in relation to proposed changes in British law is discussed. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-000919003 A
ClassmarkEA: LLD: TQ: 64A

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