The role of medication review in older people at risk of falls
GM, 40, July, 2010
A third of people aged over 65 years fall each year and medication review is an important part of the assessment of these patients. Both polypharmacy and specific medications increase the risk of falls and discontinuing these medications may reduce this risk. This article examines the issues that need addressing during a medication review to reduce the risk of falls and related injuries in older people.
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