Managing Polypharmacy in the 15-Minute Office Visit.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pop.2017.04.003.
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Abstract
Polypharmacy is an underappreciated factor in undesirable patient outcomes. In older adults, polypharmacy is considered a syndrome of harm and presents a challenge to primary care providers. The United States has one of the highest medication use rates per capita in the world. With the aging population, and polypharmacy a significant part of the lives of older adults, management of polypharmacy poses both a growing challenge and an opportunity for all health care providers. This article provides an overview of skills to improve medication use management in older adults living with polypharmacy.
Medical subject headings
- Office Visits
- Polypharmacy