Medication Safety: A Protocol for Nursing Action

Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 34 - 39
Published: Jan 1, 1999
Abstract
Medication consumption represents a significant source of adverse events, therapeutic misadventure, and toxicity to older Americans. Estimates indicate that as many as 25% to 40% of all U.S. prescriptions are written for older people. Hospital admission rates for drug-related problems and toxicity in elders approach 33% in some studies. This article addresses some of the physiological changes associated with aging and their effects on the...
Paper Details
Title
Medication Safety: A Protocol for Nursing Action
Published Date
Jan 1, 1999
Volume
20
Issue
1
Pages
34 - 39
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