Open AccessTHE INAPPROPRIATE USE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE
Author(s) -
Frauenfelder J.,
Bungey J.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
community health studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.946
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1753-6405
pISSN - 0314-9021
DOI - 10.1111/j.1753-6405.1985.tb00529.x
Subject(s) - medical prescription , remedial education , alternative medicine , medicine , engineering ethics , family medicine , political science , nursing , engineering , law , pathology
Evidence suggests that there are six major issues which influence the inappropriate use of prescription medicine. This paper presents the current debate with particular reference to the situation in Australia. The article concludes with a discussion of issues which must be addressed when attempting to formulate remedial strategies, and highlights the research needs and opportunities in this area.