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Preventable Adverse Medical Events More Likely in Elderly Patients

Wed, 03/22/2000 - 1:00am — Karen Stevenson
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A study published in the British Medical Journal found that preventable adverse events were more common among elderly patients. Researchers speculate this is because of the clinical complexity of their care rather than age based discrimination. They also concluded that preventable adverse drug events, events related to medical procedures, and falls were especially common in elderly patients and should be targets for efforts to prevent errors.

A study published in the British Medical Journal found that preventable adverse events were more common among elderly patients. Researchers speculate this is because of the clinical complexity of their care rather than age based discrimination. They also concluded that preventable adverse drug events, events related to medical procedures, and falls were especially common in elderly patients and should be targets for efforts to prevent errors.