Medication for the Elderly

Benefits versus risks

Autor*innen

• Isabel Vitória Figueiredo

Parameter

• 56 Seiten
• 2 Lesestunden

• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Natur

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The book delves into the complexities of medication management in the elderly, highlighting the challenges posed by ageing, multiple comorbidities, and the effects of polypharmacy. It emphasizes the heightened risk of drug interactions and adverse reactions due to physiological changes and the lack of tailored evidence-based guidelines. The narrative calls for a societal reevaluation of healthcare strategies to enhance the well-being and quality of life for older adults, advocating for proactive approaches to support active ageing amidst these medical challenges.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Paperback