N. Glover-Thomas

Deception in care giving: legal and ethical complexities in the administration of covert medication.

Covert medication (CM) - the surreptitious administration of drugs in food or drink is often framed as a 'moral gamble' and remains a pervasive yet controversial necessity in the care of older people with cognitive impairments. As global populations age and neurodegenerative conditions increase, the clinical reliance o...