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The role of medication review in older people at risk of falls
Author(s)James Milton
Journal titleGM (Geriatric Medicine), vol 40, no 7, July 2010
Pagespp 251-257
Sourcehttp://www.gerimed.co.uk
AnnotationA 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. Other factors that need to be assessed include identifying and treating osteoporosis, and assessing the potential risks of anticoagulation in older people at risk of falls. This article examines the issues that need addressing during a medication review to reduce the risk of falls and related injuries in older people. (KJ).
Accession NumberCPA-100811202 A

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