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Prescribing errors

On The Wards: On The Pods Medical Podcast for Doctors

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Prescribing Pitfalls in the Elderly

This chapter explores the prevalent prescribing errors in the elderly, focusing on the dangers of polypharmacy and specific medications that should be reconsidered. It discusses the risks of falls associated with certain drugs and introduces serotonin syndrome, emphasizing the need for careful medication evaluation in this vulnerable population.

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