Can you give medications without patient consent?

We look at when administering medicines covertly to a patient might be justified as in their best interests

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Journal
Learning Disability Practice
Published
2026-02-12
DOI
https://doi.org/10.7748/ldp.29.1.13.s8
Primary Topic
Patient Dignity and Privacy
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Can you give medications without patient consent?

Lynne Pearce
Learning Disability Practice
Patient Dignity and Privacy
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Can you give medications without patient consent?

Lynne Pearce
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Abstract

We look at when administering medicines covertly to a patient might be justified as in their best interests

Learning Disability PracticeVol. 29(1)
Openalex Percentile: Top 61%
Patient Dignity and Privacy
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