geriatrics
Overview of Evaluation of the Older Adult
Polypharmacy
Patients' prescription, over-the-counter, and recreational drugs (including marijuana) should be reviewed frequently, particularly to look for drug interactions and Drug Categories of Concern in Older Adults . This review is especially important during care transitions when reconciliation of drugs is required to eliminate duplication, missed drugs, and errors in dosage and to identify drugs that may be no longer be needed. 