used, and strongly recommended, in elderly patients because of their need for multiple drugs and simultaneous presence of chronic diseases8,9. Elderly patients were also found to underuse many of their prescribed medication, further outlining the importance of medication reviews10. Medication reviews can be performed by a number of healthcare professionals; however, the patient usually seeks out a physician or pharmacist. Although physician-led medication reviews are not well defined, there are a number…
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