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What is one specific risk factor for adverse events during transitions of care related to polypharmacy?
What is one specific risk factor for adverse events during transitions of care related to polypharmacy?
How does lack of care coordination contribute to adverse events during transitions of care?
How does lack of care coordination contribute to adverse events during transitions of care?
Why does adherence to complex regimens from hospital to home care increase the risk of adverse events?
Why does adherence to complex regimens from hospital to home care increase the risk of adverse events?
How does limited health literacy in older adults affect their understanding of discharge instructions?
How does limited health literacy in older adults affect their understanding of discharge instructions?
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Which factor increases the likelihood of medication errors, duplication, and adverse reactions due to discrepancies in medication lists during transitions of care?
Which factor increases the likelihood of medication errors, duplication, and adverse reactions due to discrepancies in medication lists during transitions of care?
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How can inadequate communication among healthcare providers affect transitions of care?
How can inadequate communication among healthcare providers affect transitions of care?
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What can lead to medication errors or hospital readmissions?
What can lead to medication errors or hospital readmissions?
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Why are patients vulnerable to adverse events after discharge from the hospital?
Why are patients vulnerable to adverse events after discharge from the hospital?
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What increases the risk of treatment interactions and complications during transitions between healthcare settings?
What increases the risk of treatment interactions and complications during transitions between healthcare settings?
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What can contribute to adverse events like medication errors in patients with comorbidities?
What can contribute to adverse events like medication errors in patients with comorbidities?
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Why do patients with multiple comorbidities require care coordination across healthcare settings?
Why do patients with multiple comorbidities require care coordination across healthcare settings?
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