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Aged care facilities in Australia have “high rates and inappropriate use” of psychotropic medications, according to a new study by the University of Tasmania. The study ‘More Action Needed: Psychotropic prescribing in Australian residential aged care’, says its findings reveal “major concerns” and change is “urgently required”. The nation-wide study of 11,300 residents in 150 aged care... Read More

In an ideal world, the aged care industry would offer flawless care. But here in the real world, the care delivered despite best intentions isn’t necessarily ‘perfect’ and complaints will inevitably be made. Intent, responsibility, process and commitment to improvement are all important to ultimately supporting a high level of quality of care. Rae Lamb,... Read More