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Psychiatric Drugs Overused In Nursing Homes – Authorities Concerned
January 3, 2012 by NewsBot
According to government inspectors from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), strong psychiatric medications are often prescribed to individuals with dementia in nursing homes, but for off-label reasons. In addition, families of dementia patients in nursing homes should be vigilant about the care they receive...