Deprescribing
Stephen Thielke, MD, MSPH
Professor
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
School of Medicine
University of Washington
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
- Identify the risks of polypharmacy
- Explain how to stop medications systematically
- Interact with patients and families about stopping medications
[From the Winter 2019 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series (Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias); NW Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Center]