Using Benzodiazepines in Geriatric Patients
Psychopharmacology and Psychiatry Updates
English - April 02, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutes - 9.39 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Science mentalhealth psychiatry psychopharmacology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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In this episode, we dive into a topic that's especially relevant for those working with older adults: The use of benzodiazepines and sedative-hypnotics. We explore the unique considerations of prescribing these medications to geriatric patients and the importance of deprescribing them when possible.
Faculty: Lauren Gerlach, D.O.
Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.