Older adults are more likely to consume more prescription and non-prescription medications, and this can place them at high risk for unintended harmful effects. An important component of the care of older adults relates to medication management. This course offers healthcare professionals and learners a comprehensive understanding of the physiological changes that occur with aging and their implications on medication management. It aims to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing for older adults. Through a series of engaging presentations, attendees will explore key concepts in pharmacology, evidence-based frameworks, and interdisciplinary practical strategies to optimize prescribing practices and enhance patient care across the continuum of care sites.
Patient Safety, Patient Evaluation, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Administration, Care Coordination, Care Management, Geriatrics, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Discharges, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Interaction, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Hospital Medicine, Contraindication, Medical Prescription
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Module V: Integrating Geriatric Prescribing Principles Using Evidence-Based Frameworks
Medication management in older adults is complex and requires careful consideration to address issues such as polypharmacy and adverse drug effects. In this final module of the course, participants will review several case-based scenarios to apply concepts learned in previous modules of this course and integrate the Geriatric 5Ms framework and American Geriatrics Society (AGS) and American Society of Clinical Pharmacists (ASCP) Choosing Wisely recommendations to help guide clinical decisions related to medical management for older adults.