Standardised assessment of patients' capacity to manage medications: a systematic review of published instruments

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Older people are commonly prescribed complex multi-drug regimens while also experiencing declines in the cognitive and physical abilities required for medication management, leading to increased risk of medication errors and need for...

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Main Authors: Elliott Rohan A, Marriott Jennifer L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-07-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/9/27