Pharmacotherapy Problems in Best Possible Medication History of Hospital Admission in the Elderly

Pharmacotherapy Problems in Best Possible Medication History of Hospital Admission in the Elderly

Transfer of care is a sensitive process, especially for the elderly. Polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs), drug-drug interactions (DDIs), and renal risk drugs (RRDs) are important issues in the elderly. The aim of the study was to expand the use of the Best Possible Medication...

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Main Authors:	Ivana Marinović, Ivana Samardžić, Slaven Falamić, Vesna Bačić Vrca
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:	Pharmacy
Subjects:	transfer of care elderly patients polypharmacy potentially inappropriate medications drug-drug interactions renal risk drugs
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/10/5/136

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