Reducing the risk of polymedicine can easily be accomplished with a complete drug history.

The features you find here complement and enhance the use of Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses, 6th Edition, Davis's Electronic Drug Guide, and the Nurse's Med Deck, 6th Edition.

Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-128-97.

The American Nursing Association's position statement on polypharmacy in the older adult.

Discussion of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, which indicates that patient behavior in the nursing home setting isn't significantly affected when drug therapy is halted. Dr. Dean, HealthCentral. (August 17, 1999)

A program in Durham County that helps older adults with limited incomes purchase medications and coordinates with their healthcare providers to ensure effective and affordable medications for them.

Full-text article provided by the National Center for Policy Analysis.

Ohio State University Extension, Senior Series. SS-127-97.