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: 3a125c3b56175b5006053b5a5c306b340f250b3d367d12014d615744
More info: http://whatson.sydney.edu.au/events/published/reducing-antipsychotic-use-in-residential-care