Pain Management in the Elderly: An FDA Safe Use Initiative Expert Panel’s View on Preventable Harm Associated with NSAID Therapy

Pain Management in the Elderly: An FDA Safe Use Initiative Expert Panel’s View on Preventable Harm Associated with NSAID Therapy

Optimization of current pain management strategies is necessary in order to reduce medication risks. Promoting patient and healthcare provider education on pain and pain medications is an essential step in reducing inadequate prescribing behaviors and adverse events. In an effort to raise awareness...

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Main Authors: Robert Taylor, Salma Lemtouni, Karen Weiss, Joseph V. Pergolizzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/196159

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