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Calming influence or chemical cosh?
Author(s)Rupert McShane
Journal titleNursing Times, vol 96, no 3, 27 July 2000
Pagespp 28-29
KeywordsDrugs ; Dementia.
AnnotationUsing antipsychotic drugs to sedate older people with dementia can be problematic, not least because their side effects can be wrongly ascribed to the effects of "ageing". Consequently, their use should be reviewed regularly. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-001211213 A
ClassmarkLLD: EA *

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