Polypharmacy in the elderly of Brazil: reflection in the light of problematic and prospects

Polypharmacy in the elderly of Brazil: reflection in the light of problematic and prospects

Objective: To put forward a discursive and descriptive text about polypharmacy in Brazil and perspectives to resolve this situation in the future. Methods: This is a narrative review conducted from the critical and reflective reading of scientific texts related to the polypharmacy in the elderly. Re...

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Main Authors:	Sara da Silva Khalil, Maria Cristina Soares Rodrigues
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universidade de Évora 2015-08-01
Series:	RIASE
Subjects:	Polypharmacy elderly patient safety
Online Access:	http://www.revistas.uevora.pt/index.php/saude_envelhecimento/article/view/58/101

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