Five ways you can reduce inappropriate prescribing in the elderly: a systematic review.

Robert M. Garcia

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Five ways you can reduce inappropriate prescribing in the elderly: a systematic review.

April 26, 2006

Garcia RM. J Fam Pract. 2006;55(4):305-12.

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The author presents five evidence-based recommendations for improving the accuracy of prescribing practices as well as suggestions for implementation.

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