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DUE (drug use evaluation) for aged care facilitiesDUE (drug use evaluation) for aged care facilities
DUE is a tool to promote best medicines use and the DUE kits have been developed around gaps in practice in residential aged care.
About DUEs for aged care facilities
DUE kits available for aged care facilities
There are currently four DUE kits available. Choose one from the list below. Register your details and download all the relevant resources.
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- DUE of antipsychotic use for behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
Access here Sample pages
- DUE of hypnotic medicines for the management of insomnia
Access here Sample pages
- DUE of opioid therapy for chronic pain
Access here Sample pages
- DUE of laxative use for chronic constipation
Access here Sample pages
Date published: 2010-08-12 00:00:00
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