Failure to Obtain Consent for Mood Stabilizer
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Summary
A resident admitted with a history of stroke and a mental health diagnosis was prescribed Depakote, an anti-seizure medication also used as a mood stabilizer. The resident was found to be cognitively intact according to the most recent assessment. Despite this, the facility did not obtain consent for the use of Depakote as a mood stabilizer, nor did staff review the risks and benefits of the medication with the resident. Staff interviews confirmed that consent was not obtained because the medication was classified as an anti-seizure drug, even though it was being used for mental health purposes.