Developing a tool to safely reduce medications in older adults
This study aims to create and test a tool that helps doctors decide which medications might be safely stopped or reduced for patients aged 60 and older. If you're an older adult visiting a general medicine or family medicine clinic, you may be able to help shape this tool.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You are visiting a general medicine or family medicine clinic at one of the study sites
- You are willing to take part in the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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