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Physical restraint - information for residents, families and carers
A translated resource with information about physical restraint of patients for their residents, families and carers. It outlines some risks of using physical restraint, when physical restraint might be considered, examples of physical restraint and who authorises it.
- Organisation:
- Victorian Department of Health
- Topic:
- Ageing and aged care, Carers, Patient Rights
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- March 2016
- Last reviewed:
- May 2024
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