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You are looking after a lady for an extended period of time. It is common to offer her a supplement pudding as she only eats small amounts. You support her with her eating and drinking. On discussion with your practice supervisor, you realise this is not prescribed for her and she is being prepared for a transfer of care to a community care setting.

What implications does this practice have? Jot down your initial thoughts.

1 For her (both now and post transfer of care)?

2 For you as a healthcare professional or student?

3 For discharge planning?

4 For the doctors responsible for her medications?

Revisit these considerations and your initial thoughts when you have explored more about the legal and ethical considerations, as well as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.