Improving the quality and security of drug prescriptions in the elderly
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Oct 28 2014
The objective of this quick reference guide is to define key action plans as well as coordination of care to reduce hospitalizations related to drug prescriptions in elderly.
Key points
Identify patients at risk of drug-related problems
Review patient disease, co-morbidities and treatments to optimize the drug prescription plan
Provide discharge document including changes in drug prescription plan
Secure patient drug management through use of therapeutic educational programs and / or nursing support
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