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Feasibility Study of a Systematic Approach for Discontinuation of Multiple Medications in Older Adults

Doron Garfinkel

Archives of Internal Medicine · 2010 · 519 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

It is feasible to decrease medication burden in community-dwelling elderly patients. This tool would be suitable for larger randomized controlled trials in different clinical settings.

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