Researchers are peering into the pool of multimorbidity in search of patterns

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Researchers are peering into the pool of multimorbidity in search of patterns

Ngaire Kerse

Ngaire Kerse

Multimorbidity and polypharmacy will become bigger problems as the population ages
Multimorbidity and polypharmacy will become bigger problems as the population ages

ELDER HEALTH

Patient groups with particular comorbid conditions are being followed to try to identify combinations of conditions and outcomes related to multimorbidity, and whether these may allow for improved prescribing

Key points, Patterns of multimorbid conditions – rather than their number – could signal the way to more appropriate prescribing.   Research into outcomes for