Inappropriate prescriptions pose health risks for older adults, leading to unnecessary hospitalizations and cost

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Mar 2, 2022 - 12:14pm CST

Resource Type: 
Presentation

This presentation (45:37 minutes) given by Donald Jurivich discusses inappropriate prescribing in older adults and the causes of this. By the end of this presentation, learners should be able to: (1) identify unsafe medications; (2) report opportunities to deprescribe; (3) enhance medication adherence; and (4) use screening tools.

Author(s): 
Donald Jurivich
Subject: 
Education & Learning
Collections: 
Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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