Can you give medications without patient consent?: We look at when administering medicines covertly to a patient might be justified as in their best interests.

For patients who lack capacity, it may be necessary to administer medications covertly if it is in their best interests – but it is not a decision to be taken lightly.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Learning Disability Practice Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 13 - 16
Main Author: Pearce, Lynne
Format: pictorial questions and answers Journal Article
Published: Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom (The) Feb2026
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