Hospital discharge sedatives linked to more falls, readmissions and deaths in older adults

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Hospital discharge sedatives linked to more falls, readmissions and deaths in older adults

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Older adults discharged from hospital with a new prescription for a sedative, especially a benzodiazepine or antipsychotic, are at increased risk of falls and other negative consequences, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. ...

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