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Covert medication. Good practice guide

Covert medication is the administration of any medical treatment in disguised form. These guidelines cover:

  • The legal framework for the use of covert medication
  • Practical guidance in how to administer it
  • A suggested care pathway for its use
  • Case examples
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Published: 
2013
Author: 
Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
Publisher: 
Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland