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Older adults' awareness of deprescribing: a population-based survey.

Turner JP, Tannenbaum C. Older Adults' Awareness of Deprescribing: A Population-Based Survey. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2017;65(12):2691-2696. doi:10.1111/jgs.15079

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February 28, 2018
Turner JP, Tannenbaum C. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2017;65(12):2691-2696.

Appropriate deprescribing in older adults can mitigate the dangers of polypharmacy. According to this Canadian telephone survey, most adults age 65 and older were aware of medication risks and 42% had initiated a conversation with their health care provider about deprescribing. A WebM&M commentary explored approaches to safe medication management for older adults.

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Turner JP, Tannenbaum C. Older Adults' Awareness of Deprescribing: A Population-Based Survey. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2017;65(12):2691-2696. doi:10.1111/jgs.15079

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