
Good news, bad news on risky medication use in nursing homes
The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose.
The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose.
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More awareness and more detailed health records may explain rise; end-of-life care shifting as diagnoses allow for more advance planning.
From the way it is classified to long-term care options, experts say major changes are needed to address the global issue.
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