Are there certain sedatives or anti-epileptic meds to avoid in patients with IDD?

They are very interesting questions and I think “do no harm” relates to the issue of using any medication, whether it's an anti-epileptic drug or something for pain, or anything. Any medication can have an impact.

When you think about someone with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) w...

Thank you so much for this question. It is a question of rights for the individual. The ability to provide medical care, especially when deemed to be an emergency versus the rights and possibly harm to the individual must always be thought of. I definitely think of this same scenario when people wit...

I agree that behavioral & environmental management strategies are the best first-line approach- including keeping the usual caregivers in place where possible since the hospital (and clinic) are strange & scary places. A facility I work closely with gives a single dose of alprazolam to some resident...

What is IDD?