Safety issues in the pharmacologic management of chronic pain in the elderly
Chronic pain is commonly encountered in elderly patients. About 20-50% of community-dwelling elderly experience it, and 45-80% of nursing home residents may be affected. Selection of pharmacologic therapy for the management of chronic pain must take into consideration the increased potential for adv...
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Published in | Pharmacotherapy Vol. 18; no. 6; p. 1313 |
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Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.11.1998
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