The Need for Actions Against Polypharmacy in Older People With Frailty
Providing safe and effective drug therapy to older patients is challenging for physicians since there is not sufficient evidence to support the efficacy of these drugs and this population is susceptible to adverse drug reactions. Special consideration is needed when treating patients who require nur...
Main Author: | Taro Kojima |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Korea Geriatrics Society
2018-09-01
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Series: | Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.e-agmr.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.4235/agmr.2018.22.3.111 |
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