Risks of crushing pills examined

A group of experts recently issued a warning to healthcare staff that they could be legally liable if they advise patients to crush pills. Dr DAVID WRIGHT, senior lecturer in pharmacy at the University of East Anglia and a member of the group, contributes to this article on the implications for healthcare staff involved in administering medication. Report by Lesley Adair.

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