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New law requires signed consent for use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes

Tulsa Beacon

A bill requiring informed consent for nursing home patients and their families regarding the use of powerful antipsychotic drugs has been signed into law.  State Sen. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma City, is the principal author of Senate Bill 142.  Rep. Tammy West, R-Bethany, is the principal House author. The measure deals with the overuse of powerful…