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: 46012a005854352a253933232f346b18415d592f216a4e3d017b383d
More info: http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/events/published/reducing-antipsychotic-use-in-residential-care