avoiding high-risk meds in the elderly

May 2014

You'll hear more about avoiding high-risk meds in the elderly.

This is part of the push to improve the quality of patient care.

That's because elderly patients are more prone to problems with certain meds. They're more sensitive to drug effects and don't eliminate meds as fast as younger patients.

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avoiding high-risk meds in the elderly

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