ASSESSING AND COMMUNICATING WITH OLDER PATIENTS

Drug related mortality is the 9th leading cause of death for people >65 years of age. It is estimated that ~30% of ADEs are preventable. General Approach to prescribing for older adults in the ED: check for potential ADEs / drug – drug interactions. strive for once a day dosing regimen to maximize compliance. start with a low dose. think ... ................
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