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My mother had brain surgery over 3 years ago and she has been home, in and out of rehabilitation-nursing home facilities. She hasn' gotten any better since she has been home. She refuses to take her medication. She is suppose to take medication for the seizure, which is seizure that she stares in space and her short term memory gets erased. She also should be taken medication for her High blood pressure but she doesn't take it. She doesn't walk anymore because she complains of her legs but she get therapy but doesn't want anyone to touch her. She stop going to the bathroom. she was diagnosed with being a depressed recently and the doctor prescribed medication but she refuses that also. She has a home attendant who changes her pampers but my mother is only 64, but she is fading away. I don't know what to do?
What else can I help you with?
Why are medications given at set intervals?
It could be that it does its best work and see the result at a certain time of day it also depends on when the patient needs to take the medication for it to do the best job for the medication to what time during the day or evening or afternoon plus makes a difference on the dosage and how many you take of each medication.
What would be the main reason an older person with a chronic condition such as HTN may not take prescribe medications routinely?
They might think that they don't need it or think the medication isn't working there for why should they take it they to might be embarrassed to keep taking the medication or feel sorry for themselves so this would be another reason why they wouldn't take it.
What should I do if elderly patient tells me they are being abused?
Report it to the Adult Protective Services Immediately, unfortunately it is more comman than people like to admit. If in a nursing home, report this to the administrator of the home. If no or inadequate reply, go to the State Board of Nursing for your state.
What to do if you have stomach cramps from your period?
To help alleviate stomach cramps from your period, try using a heating pad, taking over-the-counter pain medication like ibuprofen, practicing gentle yoga or stretching, staying hydrated, and eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. If the cramps are severe or persistent, it is advisable to consult with a healthcare provider.
How does gastric bypass affect time released medication?
If you have had a Gastric Bypass you can no longer take time released medications & you should point that fact out to any health care professionals whom you see for the rest of your life. Time released medications need to stay in your stomach for hours to work all the way....because of the reduction & reconfiguration of your stomach medication does not stay there long enough to fully dissolve or "time release"....it moves on to the intestine before it has had a chance to do what it was supposed to do.
Can nurse force patient to take medication?
Pt rights state that anyone has the right to refuse medication/treatments.
What you need to do when the patient refuser to take the medication?
Patients have the right to refuse treatment. If they refuse anything (i.e. Medications) 1. Educate them first, let them know why it is important that they take/need it. 2. If they continue to refuse. Document it and notify the Dr. Immediately.
How can I effectively administer medication to my toddler when they refuse to take it?
One way to effectively administer medication to a toddler who refuses to take it is to try mixing it with a small amount of their favorite food or drink. You can also use a syringe or dropper to slowly give them the medication while they are distracted or calm. It's important to stay calm and patient during the process to help make it easier for both you and your child.
Can a docttor refuse to see a patient if he thinks they are wasting tablets?
yes they can. It is a patients right and choice to refuse any drugs prescribed by a doctor. A doctor can technically, only advice the patient to take the medication. If the child is a minor than it is the adults choice.
What is the difference between administering medicine and assisting with medicine?
Administering medication means actually giving meds, especially by injection or other means than having the patient take the medication. Assisting with medication means assisting the patient administer their own medication, such as arranging them and having them ready for the patient to take, or reminding the patient to take their meds.
Can a nursing home refuse to take an elderly downs syndrome patient?
The nursing home has to have a valid reason to refuse a patient. Refusing a patient because they have Downs Syndrome would not be valid.
Why giving medication to the patient?
the meds help the patient to recover or something...iz a drug....it changes the chemical compounds in ur body why do u ask??? take the stupid meds!!!
Which malpractice defense is most likely to be asserted if a patient fails to take medication as instructed by the doctor and becomes sicker as a result?
Contributory negligence #2 answ: Actually, there is no negligence or malpractice on the part of the doctor if the patient fails to take medication as instructed. All the doctor can do is prescribe the medication and advise the patient to take it and if that is documented in the medical chart, but the patient fails to take it, then the negligence is on the part of the patient and no responsibility for how sick they become is the fault of the doctor.
Is it legal for a doctor refuse to prescribe medication based on a positive drug test?
Yes. He has to be concerned about how the medication he prescribes interact with the drugs you take. He has a responsibility.
Who should minimize noncompliance by the patient instruct how to take the medication?
the pharmacy technician
How should a patient prepare for a angioplasty?
The patient is usually instructed to take aspirin or another blood-thinning medication for several days before the procedure. Aspirin can help decrease the possibility of blood clots forming at the stent.
What is the medical term meaning when patient at doctor an don't get his medication for the day?
It is called poor compliance if you don't take your medicines regularly
