Nurses Welcome Government Action On Overuse Of Anti-psychotics, UK

Main Category: Alzheimer's / Dementia
Also Included In: Nursing / Midwifery;  Mental Health
Article Date: 15 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PST

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Commenting on the announcement of a Government action plan to tackle the over prescribing of antipsychotic drugs to people with dementia, Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary said:

"It is welcome news that the Government has made a commitment to deal with the overuse of anti-psychotic drugs. We look forward to working with the new National Clinical Director for Dementia on these ambitious proposals which offer hope for patients with dementia and their families.

"Dementia, in the absence of a cure, will affect increasing numbers of people in the coming years. To ensure these patients receive the best possible care, it is vital that all health and social care staff working with dementia patients receive appropriate specialist training."

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Royal College of Nursing (RCN)