High-Risk Medication Prescriptions Among Older Adults Discharged from the Emergency Department

JAMA Internal Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mark S. Iscoe, Rohit B. Sangal, Ula Hwang, Terri R. Fried, Daniella Meeker, Todd M. Conner, C. Gettel, Sarah Follman, Donald S. Wright, Arjun K Venkatesh
DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2025.7883
Cited by: 1
References: 6

Abstract

This cross-sectional study identifies the prescribing rate and most commonly prescribed classes of potentially inappropriate medications for older patients at emergency department discharge.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes Medication Adherence and Compliance Emergency and Acute Care Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA Internal Medicine
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
186
Issue
4
Pages
483–483
Publication date
9 February 2026
Language
EN