Polypharmacy and the role of Primary Health Care: An interesting case of drug-induced hepatitis
Journal Title: Αρχεία Ελληνικής Ιατρικής - Year 2012, Vol 29, Issue 6
Abstract
Older patients have increased frailty and a higher prevalence of chronic diseases, leading to a potential increase in medication use and consequently in drug-related problems. The case is presented of a 71 year-old female who was taking 11 different drugs for 6 chronic diseases, for which she was sending her relatives to have prescriptions written, with no regular monitoring by a general practitioner. A regular checkup requested by the physician who was asked to prescribe her drugs revealed drug-induced hepatitis. In this context, the major role played by general practitioners in reducing medication errors and increasing patient safety is discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Z. TSIMTSIOU, R. KIPAROGLOU, A. ASIMAKOPOULOS, E. EFTHYMIADOU, F. DANTSI
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