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Safe Prescribing For The Elderly, Brenda Hoskins
Safe Prescribing For The Elderly, Brenda Hoskins
Brenda L. Hoskins DNP, ARNP
Prescribing for older adults is a complex and high-risk process. Age-related changes produce differences in the way lderly patients respond to and process medication. This article discusses age-related changes, common problems that increase risk for older adults, strategies for improving adherence, and models for safe and effective prescribing.