During this 30 minute interview Dr. Zuckerman discusses the long-standing and widespread overuse or misuse of anti-psychotics in medicating nursing home residents. She identifies some of the more commonly known and used anti-psychotics, why their inappropriate usage poses serious dangers and consequences for patients and how they are being over-prescribed despite FDA “black box” warning lablels. She notes too the similar misuse in medicating children. She offers a sobering perspective regarding efforts by the Congress, CMS and the FDA to curb excessive use. Finally she makes suggestions on how family members can protect their nursing home resident relatives from being administered anti-psychotic medications.
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