Kinda Ibrahim

2 months ago | nursingtimes.net | Eloise Radcliffe |Kinda Ibrahim |Samantha Cassidy |Helen Saul

Clearly defined roles, training and routine discussions with patients can help reduce polypharmacy. This could help people stop taking medicines that are not necessaryOne in three people aged ≥65 years take five or more medicines every day, but some of these may no longer be appropriate. Deprescribing is often safe in primary care, but can be challenging for clinicians.