Psychotropic drug use in aged care facilities: a reflection of a systemic problem?

But the key to better care will be basing general practices in the RACFs, offering consistent availability and comprehensive care. The morale of those who work in our RACFs would improve enormously if interested and proactive medical practitioners were incorporated into RACF teams. This would stimulate support from other allied health staff and, by offering their special care within the local community, would create a community aged care hub. That will maintain communication between hospital, home and the RACF, ensure continuity of care, and it will do much towards mending many current problems, including those raised by Looi and Macfarlane.