Abstract:Prescription of acid suppressive medication in a nursing home SummaryIn this study we investigated how many patients living in a nursing home used acid suppressive medication without the appropriate indication, and whether they could stop without recurrence of complaints.Design Prospective cohort study Method At 15 August 2003 the use of acid suppressive medication of all residents was investigated. The indication for using these drugs was studied in the patient records. If there was no appropriate indication,… Show more
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