Covert administration of medicines can be justified

Community Care Market News (News) October 2001Guidelines allowing nurses to disguise medication in food and drink in certain circumstances have provoked a strong reaction from charities for the elderly. The United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing (UKCC) has issued a position statement that covert administration of medication can be justified in the best interests of…

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