[Se...] Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 http://www.news-medical.net/news/20151211/New-guidelines-may-help-reduce-medication-use-among-seniors.aspx The study referenced in this news article is summarized as well: http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2013/08/12/cmaj.109-4554 And a good overview is here: http://www.open-pharmacy-research.ca/research-projects/emerging-services/deprescribing-guidelines I've yet to find an actual copy of the "deprescribing guidelines for benzodiazepines". I'll be back if I do find one. Here is the latest newsletter from the team doing the research. As of July 2015, the guidelines were not yet available. http://us7.campaign-archive1.com/?u=b34028c9c357f1814163cc34c&id= Oh, and you can follow the Canadian Deprescribing team's progress on Twitter! https://mobile.twitter.com/Deprescribing/tweets Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[La...] Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 YES, deprescribing! It's going in the right direction. But I can only hope that the deprescribing is done gradually and carefully, and that patients are supported throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[Te...] Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I echo your thoughts, Lapis!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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