Dr. Barry Dworkin

Sleeping pill prescriptions for seniors are too common and should be curtailed

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 30, 2014

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Source:

Sleeping pill use by seniors too common, Choosing Wisely Canada says

Reference:

Sleeping pills won’t do seniors much good, Choosing Wisely Canada says

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