Deprescribing Tools — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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A 80-year-old woman in aged care. 12 regular medications. Validated tool for identifying potentially inappropriate medications in older adults?

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Correct answer: E — STOPP/START criteria

STOPP (inappropriate meds to stop) / START (omitted beneficial meds) criteria: most widely validated tool in Australia for PIM identification in elderly.

Reference: NHMRC – 2024; STOPP/START – 2023