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Impact Of The Geriatric Mini-Fellowship On Prescribing Patterns Of The Primary Care Providers, Amy Zahn, Sharon Leigh
Impact Of The Geriatric Mini-Fellowship On Prescribing Patterns Of The Primary Care Providers, Amy Zahn, Sharon Leigh
Providence Pharmacy PGY1 Program at Providence Milwaukie and Providence Newberg Medical Centers 2021
Background
• Geriatric patients are likely to experience adverse drug events related to high-risk medication use. Polypharmacy is also common and has a significant impact on the health of older adults. •The American Geriatric Society Beers Criteria lists potentially inappropriate medications for older adults.1 •Current literature suggests that Implementing interventions and deprescribing practices have a role in reducing costly hospitalizations. •STOPP (Screening Tool of Older People’s Prescriptions) was designed to address polypharmacy.2 •Medication review and follow-up services for older, polypharmacy patients lowered medication-related costs.3 •Projections suggest there is an insufficient supply of geriatrician services.4 •Per person personal health care spending …