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Tag Archives: benzodiazepine

Anxiety: When Benzo’s Attack

DUI, Psych/Mental Health, Psych/Mental Health (Civil), ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Did you Know? Anxiety disorders develop from risk factors such as genetics, brain chemistry life events and personality. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. Approximately 40 million adults age…

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Benzodiazepines “Downers” {Mental Health/Toxicology}

DUI, General Medical, Psych/Mental Health, Psych/Mental Health (Civil), ToxicologyBy Tara Godoy

Benzodiazepines, or “Benzos” are a class of drug that commonly pop up in the criminal cases that we review. These sedative “Downers” are commonly prescribed for a variety of maladies; knowledge about the side effects…

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Chemical Restraints Nursing Homes

Civil Law, Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Civil), Elder/Dependent Abuse & Neglect (Criminal), Malpractice, Policies and Procedures, Psych/Mental Health (Civil)By Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The following example is a true case scenario where administrators and staff in a Nursing Home inappropriately used chemical restraints, resulting in harm. In California, The Kern Valley Nursing Home used chemical restraint to control…

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Bipolar Patient Chemical Restraint

Civil Law, Malpractice, Policies and Procedures, Psych/Mental Health (Civil)By Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The following case scenario is an example of the use of chemical restraint for bipolar disorder: The staff of the mental health unit chose to medicate a patient, Mr. Big with Risperdal which was ordered…

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Verbal Abuse in Chemical Restraint

Civil Law, Emergency Department, Malpractice, Policies and Procedures, Psych/Mental Health (Civil)By Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The following case scenario is an examples of the use of chemical restraint: Mr. Jones is a 65 year old man who is being evaluated in the emergency room after a fall with a possible…

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Chemical Restraint Documentation/Medications

Civil Law, Malpractice, Policies and Procedures, Psych/Mental Health (Civil)By Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Documentation by caregivers is extremely important to avoid litigation when chemical restraint is used. The person’s competency to refuse care including medication should be evaluated and documented. The medications most commonly used for chemical restraint…

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