Multidisciplinary medication review in nursing home residents: what are the most significant drug-related problems? The Bergen District Nursing Home (BEDNURS) study.

S. Ruths; J. Straand; H. A. Nygaard

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Multidisciplinary medication review in nursing home residents: what are the most significant drug-related problems? The Bergen District Nursing Home (BEDNURS) study.

March 6, 2005

Ruths S, Straand J, Nygaard HA. Qual Saf Health Care. 2003;12(3):176-80.

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