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The misuse of antipsychotic drugs within the nursing home population is, unfortunately, a common and long-standing practice that puts elderly residents at increased risk of death. Fortunately, this practice has come to the forefront and numerous organizations are implementing policies in order to reduce and/or eliminate it. Reduction in the use of antipsychotic medications within our nursing home populations can not only dramatically reduce costs but it will also result in better quality of care for patients.

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