Can you give medications without patient consent?

Learning Disability Practice 2026

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Authors: Lynne Pearce
DOI: 10.7748/ldp.29.1.13.s8
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Abstract

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

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare Ethics and bioethics in healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
Learning Disability Practice
Volume
29
Issue
1
Pages
13–15
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN