Minimizing inappropriate medications in older populations: a ten-step conceptual framework.

Ian A. Scott; Leonard C. Gray; Jennifer Martin; Charles A. Mitchell

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Minimizing inappropriate medications in older populations: a ten-step conceptual framework.

June 1, 2012

Scott IA, Gray LC, Martin J, et al. Am J Med. 2012;125(6):529-37.e4.

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This commentary describes a framework to help prevent inappropriate prescribing for elderly patients.

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