Re: ADHD/Ritalin from parent pov (long) -Reply
Lynn Whited (whited@ASTROSUN.TN.CORNELL.EDU)
Mon, 21 Mar 1994 14:57:33 EST
>One of the boys in my troop has been prescribed Ritalin. His mother
>gives it to me and expects me to administer it every morning.
>So far I have avoided giving it to him. It seems dangerous for me to
>make the decision, but the boy is obviously not equiped to make it
>for himself. Can I dispense this drug to him or will I get in
>mountains of trouble for it? Can he take it himself?
Doesn't BSA have regulations concerning meds on outings? As the Level I first
aider for my GS troop, it is my responsiblity to see that the girls get what
ever medications are required. I have to have a note from the parents stating
the amount and frequency of dosage, before any medications can be administered.
The only medications that do not come through me are those that need to be
administered as needed, such as Proventil or other bronchial inhalers and bee
sting kits, etc. SOMETIMES I also control those depending on the wishes of
the parents. My daughter needs folic acid tablets daily (higher dosages than
recommended by FDA) for summer camp, we have to have a note from her physician,
and the vitamin has to be turned into the nurse. This procedure is for any
prescription med, they are including her vitamin, because of the high dosage
amount even though it is an over the counter drug. I apologize for the
rambling. My point being, I don't think you can get in "mountains of trouble"
for giving him the drug, as long as you have WRITTEN permission from the parent
and it is prescibed to him by a physician.
Lynn
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