| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2575952 | The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusions: The geriatric palliative care team was associated with a reduction in the number of unnecessary medications prescribed for older veterans in this nursing home. Future studies should evaluate the impact of decreasing unnecessary prescribing on clinical outcomes such as adverse drug reactions.
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Authors
Erin M. PharmD, Joseph T. PharmD, MS, Emily J. MD, MBA, Mary Ann ScD, RN, Christine M. PharmD, Sherrie L. PharmD, MSc,