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The Controversy

  • How far can we extrapolate data for this population?
  • To what extent can we base clinical practice on biologic plausibility in the absence of clinical trail data?


Over 50% of older adults have 3+ chronic conditions

  • Over 50% of older adults have 3+ chronic conditions

  • Increased risk of:

    • Death
    • Institutionalization
    • Increased utilization of healthcare resources
    • Decreased quality of life
    • Higher rates of adverse effects of treatment or interventions
  • Almost all existing “guidelines” have single disease focus

  • Best approaches to decision-making and clinical management of older adults with multimorbidity remain unclear






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