High risk prescribing in older adults: prevalence, clinical and economic implications and potential for intervention at the population level

• Main Authors: Gnjidic Danijela (Author), Le Couteur David G (Author), Pearson Sallie-Anne (Author), McLachlan Andrew J (Author), Viney Rosalie (Author), Hilmer Sarah N (Author), Blyth Fiona M (Author), Joshy Grace (Author), Banks Emily (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High risk prescribing can compromise independent wellbeing and quality of life in older adults. The aims of this project are to determine the prevalence, risk factors, clinical consequences, and costs of high risk prescribing, and to...