More drugs and less GPs in aged care homes

By Finbar O'Mallon
Updated November 15 2019 - 1:03am, first published 1:00am
Those in aged care are more likely to be given anti-psychotic medicine, but less likely to see a GP.
Those in aged care are more likely to be given anti-psychotic medicine, but less likely to see a GP.

Aged care residents are less likely to see doctors and more likely to be prescribed anti-psychotic medication than those receiving assistance at home.

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