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An indicator of appropriate neuroleptic prescribing in nursing homes

C Alice Oborne

Age and Ageing · 2002 · 85 citations · 16 references

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Abstract

Application of criteria of appropriate neuroleptic prescribing in a random sample of nursing homes identified suboptimal prescribing to elderly residents.

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