title: CPGs may not be best for older patients.
abstract: Researchers evaluate CPGs for nine of 15 most common chronic diseases. Non-pharmacological guidelines, as well as meds, may contradict each other. In hypothetical patient, recommended medications would cost more than dollar 400 per month.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014481:United States