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Patient management and use of medication in long-term care.

Health Care Manag. 1997 Jun;3(1):77-86. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/97415197
Leibovici MM; New York University, Goldwater Memorial Hospital, Roosevelt Island,; New York 10044, USA.

Abstract: The pharmacotherapeutic approach to patient management in long-term care is fraught with uncertainties and perils, including overprescription, overmedication, and adverse drug events as well as escalating costs. The author argues for alternative protocols that emphasize behavior modification, exercise, supervised hydration, and well-monitored nutrition.
Keywords: *Drug Utilization Review *Long-Term Care/STANDARDS *Medication SystemsKWDdrugutilizationreviewKWDlong-termcare/standardsKWDmedicationsystems
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