Research reveals medication use before death in nursing homes, suggesting a need for better strategies.
A substantial number of nursing home residents were prescribed midazolam and morphine within 14 days before death. Further research is needed to clarify the indications for initiating these medications, optimizing dosing strategies, and assessing the intended clinical effects.
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