An 82-year-old man with CFS and moderate dementia has been refusing BP medications for a week. He lacks capacity. The carer reports he spits tablets o...

Question

An 82-year-old man with CFS and moderate dementia has been refusing BP medications for a week. He lacks capacity. The carer reports he spits tablets out. What is the MOST appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Explore reasons for refusal, consider alternative formulations, and if covert administration is considered, follow formal covert medication policy with best interests documentation

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Force tablets in his mouth

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Crush tablets and hide in food without documentation

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Stop all BP medications permanently

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Contact police

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Covert Medication Process

An 82-year-old man with CFS and moderate dementia has been refusing BP medications for a week. He lacks capacity. The carer reports he spits tablets out. What is the MOST appropriate approach?