New data shows 1 in 5 aged care residents given anti-psychotics

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New data shows one in five aged care residents are being given anti-psychotic medication - drugs that the aged care royal commission has linked to chemical restraint. The senate has passed a bill to address recommendations from the inquiry, which included an amendment from South Australian senator Rex Patrick, to require a registered nurse on site of every aged care home at all times.