NW GWEC
Deprescribing
Stephen Thielke, MD, MSPH, MA
Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Washington School of Medicine
Geriatric Psychiatrist
Northwest Hospital
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]