A survivor asks, “What do you do if your abusive partner has used the legal system for further abuse and final paperwork has been filed and you need to see a psychiatric evaluation of their choice? How can you turn the case around? He continues to threaten to take your children away.
When you find yourself in this situation, you feel that something has "gone wrong.” You ask yourself, “How can it be that I am the victim/survivor and I have to defend myself and prove my mental/emotional stability?” Or?
If you find yourself in this situation or are headed there, you should know everything you can about the realities of domestic violence in divorce court.
Here are a few pointers on dealing with psychiatric/psychological abuse (as I call it).
1) You need to work with a psychologist who is also an expert in domestic violence and legal abuse syndrome. This person can help you prevent the psychiatric/psychological abuse described above from becoming a way to harass and harm you.
The public often assumes that psychologists know about domestic violence. The fact is, however, that they are not trained in the dynamics of violence in couple relationships, let alone in the politics of domestic violence in family court. As a result, they often become part of your nightmare.
Medication Management Made Easier for Senior Living
Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR).
The electronic medication administration record (eMAR) is a software program that uses barcode technology to submit and fill medication prescriptions. The system uses handheld scanners that read bar codes and transmit medication data to a terminal using Bluetooth wireless technology. The information is relayed to the pharmacy and then linked to nursing stations. With this technology, nurses can be confident that the right patient is receiving the right medication. The eMAR system manages prescription data, including medication classification, type, dosage, number of refills and patient refill history. The system also provides real-time tracking of prescription status.
Electronic Prescribing (e-Scribe).
e-Scribe technology is increasingly being used by both physicians and pharmacies to improve medication management. This software program works with paperless prescriptions, allowing pharmacists to process prescriptions electronically. The use of e-Scribe technology allows pharmacies to effectively monitor patient medication status. With e-Scribe, physicians can also directly enter and modify prescriptions as needed, including medication dosages and schedules, without having to call the pharmacy or fax orders. The result is faster response time and fewer errors that are common when using paper prescriptions.
Automated dispensing carts and cabinets
Another advance that helps improve the safety and effectiveness of medication administration is the use of automated medication cabinets and carts. The cabinets allow for computerized storage, tracking, dispensing and documentation of Medication management distribution. Carts offer the same medication safety features, but are also portable and can be used at the patient bedside. Automated dispensers contain drawers that are electronically locked to secure medications and further ensure patient safety. In addition to improving security, the introduction of automated dispensers helps track medication inventory and supports improved efficiency in billing processes.
Support for self-administered medications
For seniors who are able to take their medications independently, newer technologies are available to help them continue to perform this important task on their own. For self-administered medications, there are devices such as multi-alarm watches and pill boxes that remind seniors to take their medications on time. Talking pill bottles are another technological advancement that supports self-administration of medications for patients. These devices allow providers to record a message with specific medication instructions. The instructions can be played back to help seniors take their medications independently.
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