[La...] Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/this-physician-wants-her-patients-to-use-fewer-medications/2017/01/27/29c81bde-d9c0-11e6-9a36-1d296534b31e_story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Bu...] Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Good to see a doctor who wants to prescribe fewer medications and even deprescribe to help her patients off some. Figures that medical school teaches students how to prescribe but, not how to safely get off these prescriptions. Scary that 90% of people in nursing homes are on 5 or more meds, too. Glad the article mentioned benzos as one to try to deprescribe. Thanks Lapis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[La...] Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Yes, I was pleased to see this one too, BurnedOut. I do hope other doctors read such articles and follow the lead of wise doctors like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now