Help elderly people manage multiple medicines safely

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Helping frail elderly people manage multiple medicines safely is the focus of a new research project led by Dr Beth Fylan, Senior Lecturer in Patient Safety in the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Bradford. The potential impact is considerable: nearly 12 million people in the UK are over 65 and of those, […]

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The downfalls of telehealth for the vulnerable elderly

There is no doubt the medical world is constantly changing, and the use of technology is both increasing, and helping a beleaguered national health service. But it is important to remember that the heart of the NHS is care of patients, and the new innovations are not necessarily a benefit for everyone. Telemedicine is an […]

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