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Does polypharmacy shape dependency transitions in the very old? Findings from the Newcastle 85+ Study.

Laurie E DaviesAdam ToddLouise RobinsonAndrew Kingston
Published in: Age and ageing (2022)
when a relatively able person visits the GP or clinical pharmacist, careful consideration should be given to whether the potential benefits from adding a new medication outweigh the risk to reduced recovery of independence.
Keyphrases
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  • adverse drug
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