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Call to end prolific use of chemical restraints for dementia patients

Edgard Proy (left) and Monica his mother

Edgard Proy (left) and Monica his mother Source: SBS

Human Rights Watch has called for greater staffing and training in Australian nursing homes, after investigating the use of chemical restraints for dementia patients.



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