Deprescribing in an outpatient medical clinic at a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

• मुख्य लेखकों: U. A. W. L. Perera (लेखक), I. K. Jayasinghe (लेखक), W. M. C. R. Wijesingha (लेखक), D. L. Rathnayaka (लेखक), S. Rupasinghe (लेखक), U. K. Abeywickrama (लेखक)
• स्वरूप: पुस्तक
• प्रकाशित: Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• विषय: article
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Introduction: Use of multiple concomitant medications or 'polypharmacy' is linked to decreased medication adherence, adverse drug reactions and increased financial burden on patients and the economy. Deprescribing by experienced healthcare personnel can ensure safe and effective use of med...