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Old 08-27-2012, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Russ_Boston View Post
3-4 meds?

I'll tell you from actual experience as an RN at TVRH that people who are inpatients at the hospital average MUCH more than 3 home meds. It's rare if anyone over the age of 50 has 2 or less. Many, many have 10 or more!
If over 50 taking 2 or less is rare, what is over 60 taking none?
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