Deprescribing is More Than Just Stopping Medications

Date: October 18, 2022

Hosted by: brainXchange in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA).

Presented by: Shanna C Trenaman, BScH; BSc(Pharm); MAHSR; ACPR; PhD

Summary:

Deprescribing refers to the reduction or discontinuation of medications that no longer confer more benefits than risks, or are inconsistent with goals of care. Deprescribing is a process that requires healthcare providers and the patient to have shared goals.

This presentation discusses multiple medication use, also called polypharmacy and the process of deprescribing.

This integrated KTE webinar event is brought to you by brainXchange in partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Canada and the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA).