Engelsk titel: Drug treatment for the elderly needs to become safer
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Författare:
Landahl, Sten
;
Nordin Olsson, Inger
Email: sten.landahl@telia.com
Språk: Swe
Antal referenser: 33
Dokumenttyp:
Översikt
UI-nummer: 13127166
Sammanfattning
The use of prescription drugs for treatment of the elderly is extensive. The treatment is often effective but risky. Risk-benefit and treatment studies rarely include elderly. A correct choice of drug, correct indication, evaluation and a holistic perspective is critical. A structured work with care planning, a correct drug list and pharmaceutical reviews is essential as is documentation and accessible information transfer. The prescribing physician has a central role.