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Improving medicine selection for older people - Do we need an Australian classification for inappropriate medicines use?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22276275     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
General practitioners manage complex medicine regimens and multiple comorbidities in older people. While medicine use usually leads to benefits for older people, the process of prescribing medicines is becoming increasingly complex. The quality use of medicines (QUM) is one of the four central objectives of Australia's National Medicines Policy. The National Strategy for the Quality Use of Medicines, launched in 2002, outlines key approaches and principles to achieve QUM.
Authors:
J Simon Bell; David G Le Couteur; Andrew J McLachlan; Timothy F Chen; Rebekah J Moles; Benjamin J Basger; Sarah N Hilmer
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Australian family physician     Volume:  41     ISSN:  0300-8495     ISO Abbreviation:  Aust Fam Physician     Publication Date:    2012 Jan-Feb
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-01-25     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0326701     Medline TA:  Aust Fam Physician     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  9-10     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
PhD, is Associate Professor, Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre, Sansom Institute, University of South Australia.
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