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Endocrinology
Deprescribing Diabetes Therapy Video
As frailty increases in an older adult, the benefits from certain therapies increase while risks increase. This video will discuss how healthcare professionals should address clinical inertia in patients requiring treatment intensification but also reduce the pill burden in those older adults who would benefit from a decrease in pharmacotherapy. This promotional webinar series has […]
DURATION
20 mins
PROFESSION
Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
CPD Certificate
EXPIRY DATE
2022-06-30
As frailty increases in an older adult, the benefits from certain therapies increase while risks increase. This video will discuss how healthcare professionals should address clinical inertia in patients requiring treatment intensification but also reduce the pill burden in those older adults who would benefit from a decrease in pharmacotherapy.
This promotional webinar series has been developed, organised, and funded by Novo Nordisk. Marketing and organisational support by Diabetes Professional Care and MDBriefCase. For healthcare professionals only. Product information may be discussed.
Faculty
David Strain, MB, ChB, BSc (Hons) MD, FRCP
Su Down, RGN, MSc, NMP
Learning objectives
- Individualise therapy in two patients with type 2 diabetes with and without frailty
- Minimise clinical inertia in the healthy older adult require treatment intensification
- Reduce the pill burden in older adults with frailty