Informed consent: What families need to know about antipsychotics and benzodiazepines in residential aged care

This fact sheet is for families of people with dementia in residential aged care. It explains what they can do to help, including providing consent for medicines like benzodiazepines and antipsychotics.

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Informed consent: What families need to know about antipsychotics and benzodiazepines in residential aged care

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This fact sheet explains what families can do to support their loved one with dementia in aged care. It includes information on:

  • behavioural strategies
  • informed consent for prescribers
  • where to get more information
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