Many people have to take multiple different medications for long-term conditions. Recent research has shown that some specific types of medication can lead to worse health outcomes, particularly for older adults. Researchers have created an app based on this information which helps doctors review and adjust what medications they prescribe and minimise the risk for patients.
For more information:
- An article about the app from King’s College London (where the research was done): https://www.kcl.ac.uk/research/medichec
- A research article describing how the app was developed and is continuing to be improved: https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/a-tool-for-safer-prescribing-in-vulnerable-adults-the-continuing-/
