Veehof L J, Schuling J
Rijksuniversiteit, vakgroep Huisartsgeneeskunde, Groningen.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1997 Jan 25;141(4):177-9.
Polypharmacy patients are elderly people with multiple chronic diseases, such as hypertension, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, diabetes mellitus and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Many specialists are involved, each of them trying to optimise the function of a particular organ system. The general practitioner has the overall picture and assesses the consequences for the quality of life of the patient. Specialists and pharmacists should consult with the general practitioner, who ought to be in charge of treatment.
