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| Abstract: | (Studio: Thalia Assuras) One maverick doctor's concerns about the use of
prescription drugs by the elderly featured; scenes shown from a Riverdale,
New York, nursing home; statistics cited on drug sales. [Hebrew Home for the
Aged Dr. David MORRIS - says the fewer drugs the better; explains he does
his own drug trials especially with "anxiety drugs;" calls himself a
"patients' advocate."] [88-year-old Lee SCHWARTZ - say she feels better.]
"American Journal of Medicine" study on adverse drug effects in nursing
homes cited. [Brigham and Women's Hospital Dr. Jerry AVORN - says drugs are
not tested on older people.] [Hebrew Home for the Aged executive vice
president Dan REINGOLD - reacts to Morris's approach.] The issue of
federal subsidies to Medicare prescription drugs noted.
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| Broadcast Type: | Evening News Segment Type: News Content |
| Begin Time: | 05:48:50 pm |
| End Time: | 05:53:00 pm |
| Duration: | 04:10 |
| Reporters: | Assuras, Thalia |
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