[La...] Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Benzodiazepines are often referred to as "potentially inappropriate medicines/medications", or PIMs, in medical studies. This particular study from Spain looks at inappropriate prescriptions and prescription omissions for elderly patients admitted to hospitals. Of course, benzos are the main medications of concern due to their association with falls. The elderly are obviously among the most vulnerable when it comes to medication risks. Here's the abstract: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25887546 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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