Polypharmacy and rationalisation of medications
2020 ◽
Vol 13
(2)
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pp. 87-93
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Growing numbers of people live with multi-morbidity. As patients’ lists of co-morbidities grow, so do the lists of their medications. Polypharmacy presents a significant challenge for both patients and clinicians. Polypharmacy can be appropriate, improving quality of life and life expectancy, but problematic, especially for patients living with frailty, and a growing burden. The task of trying to rationalise an extensive list of medications in a 10-minute appointment can seem like an impossible task. Guidance and support specifically aimed at trainees is limited. This article offers a starting point for GP trainees to stimulate their own exploration of this rapidly evolving subject.
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2012 ◽
Vol 19
(4)
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pp. 441-444
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