title: Using a monitored dosage system.
abstract: Traditional methods of administering medicines in nursing and residential homes have varied in standard throughout the UK. Monitored dosage systems have the potential to remedy this by making drug administration easier, safer, more hygienic and quicker. This article describes the use of one such system.
authors.affiliation: Unit General Manager of the Highbank Head Injury Rehabilitation Unit and Nursing Home, Walshaw, Bury, Lancashire, and Ms Deans is Assistant Manager of Boots The Chemists, Huddersfield.
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ashurst