Reducing medication regimen complexity
Journal of General Internal MedicinePublished 1 February 2001Open access
Andrew J. Muir, Linda Sanders, William E. Wilkinson, Kenneth E. Schmader
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This simple intervention delivered to physicians had a significant impact on medication regimen complexity in this population and apparently, physicians were able to address polypharmacy when the issue was brought to their attention.
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This simple intervention had a significant impact on medication regimen complexity in this population. Apparently, physicians were able to address polypharmacy when the issue was brought to their attention.
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