Reducing antipsychotic use in residential care
4 December 2012
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Dr Clement Loy |
Antipsychotics are commonly used for management of behavioral symptoms among people with dementia. While there has been a reduction in antipsychotic use for dementia in the United States, its use has continued to increase in Australian residential care facilities. Find out how Dr Clement Loy hopes to understand the gaps between evidence and practice in anti-psychotic drug use in residential care.
Find out more at the University Events website.
Time: 1pm
Location: Norman Gregg Lecture Theatre, Edward Ford Building
Cost: Free
Contact: Susan Martinez
Phone: 9036 5336
Email: 190f314e031c170534000d41242817440b53343c127e1f163b1b1922
More info: http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/events/published/reducing-antipsychotic-use-in-residential-care