Challenges in Prescribing Psychotropics to the Geriatric Population

Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates

English - March 03, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
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What are the most common challenges when prescribing psychotropics to older adults? This episode discusses the challenges in prescribing psychotropics to the geriatric population, such as poor medication adherence and the risks of inappropriate prescribing. It also introduces a clinical case and emphasizes the importance of medication reconciliation.

Faculty: Lauren Gerlach, D.O.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.

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