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Polypharmacy in the elderly--when good drugs lead to bad outcomes: a teachable moment.

Carroll C, Hassanin A. Polypharmacy in the Elderly-When Good Drugs Lead to Bad Outcomes: A Teachable Moment. JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(6):871. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.0911

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May 3, 2017
Carroll C, Hassanin A. JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(6):871.
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Geriatric patients are particularly vulnerable to adverse drug events due to comorbidities, complicated care plans, and polypharmacy. This commentary describes how using STOPP criteria and performing indication mapping can help reduce polypharmacy and improve patient safety.

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Carroll C, Hassanin A. Polypharmacy in the Elderly-When Good Drugs Lead to Bad Outcomes: A Teachable Moment. JAMA Intern Med. 2017;177(6):871. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.0911

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