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Medication-related complaints in residential aged care presentation

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Associate Professor Juanita Breen reviewed medication-related complaints received by the Commission in 2019-20.

Her findings are a reminder of the importance of the 6 rights of safe medication administration.

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Complaints
Residential services
Introduction slide of Medication-related complaints in residential aged care, elderly lady in wheel chair being pushed by a younger lady
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