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What right is violated if a facility refuses to let a resident administer their own medication even though an assessment indicates they are capable of doing so?

Studies indicate that maintaining personal independence greatly enhances a senior's quality of life. Denying a resident the ability to manage their own prescribed regimen can undermine this independence. So, what right is violated if a facility refuses to let a resident administer their own medication even though an assessment indicates they are capable of doing so?