Barriers to deprescribing1,2,8,9
Limited time.1
Lack of clarity over whose role it is to deprescribe. 8
Concern regarding stopping medications initiated by specialists. 1
Uncertainty regarding the ongoing benefits of medications. 1
Concern over drug withdrawal effects. 2
Uncertainty regarding the timing of deprescribing discussions when goals of care are unclear. 1
Concern from healthcare professionals that patients may feel they are ‘giving up hope’. 9
Reluctance from patients to change medications. 2