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Medication beliefs and use of medication lists – is there a connection? Results from a before-and-after study in Germany

Despite increasing digitalisation the paper based medication list remains one of the most important instruments for the documentation and exchange of medical-related information. However, even elderly patients with polypharmacy who are at high risk for medical errors and adverse drug effects, frequently do not receive or use a complete and comprehensible medication list. Increasing the use of medication lists would be a great contribution to medication safety and facilitate the work of healthcare providers.

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