Objective Effective communication and patient empowerment before hospital discharge are
important steps to ensure medication safety. Patients discharged from hospitals are often …

Background Patients are expected to participate in the hospital discharge process, assume
self‐management after discharge and communicate relevant information to their general …

This chapter introduces microanalysis of clinical interaction (MCI), which uses
videorecorded consultations between clinicians and patients to reveal authentic …

Background Z-hypnotics or z-drugs are commonly prescribed for insomnia and sleep
difficulties in older adults. These drugs are associated with adverse events and dependence …

Objectives Disease and medication use in older age is a consequence of age-related
declining health. Multimorbidity followed by polypharmacy is common. Central nervous …

Background Older patients are often users of prolonged Central Nervous System
Depressants (CNSD)(Z-hypnotics, benzodiazepines and opioids), which may be associated …

Objectives Central nervous system depressant medications (CNSD) including
benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics and opioids are regularly prescribed for the older patient …

Background The discharge of older hospitalised patients is critical in terms of patient safety.
Inadequate transfer of information about medications to the next healthcare provider is a …

The study focuses on the initial phase of emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and explores
techniques and skills therapists employ to break and de-escalate conflictual cycles in …

Central nervous system depressant medications (CNSD) such as Z-hypnotics,
Benzodiazepines and opioid analgesics are commonly used among older adults. They are …