Rational prescribing for patients with a reduced life expectancy

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2009 Jan;85(1):103-7. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2008.211. Epub 2008 Nov 26.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Comorbidity
  • Dementia / drug therapy
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions*
  • Frail Elderly*
  • Geriatric Assessment / methods*
  • Humans
  • Life Expectancy*
  • Mortality
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / administration & dosage*
  • Practice Patterns, Physicians'*
  • Terminal Care

Substances

  • Pharmaceutical Preparations