EPISODE · Jun 26, 2024 · 30 MIN
Optimizing Medication Outcomes for Older Adults
from Aging for All - Virginia Center on Aging · host Aging for All
Dr. Elvin Price, Director of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, discusses the importance of optimizing medication outcomes for older adults. He explains that geriatric pharmacotherapy involves a multidisciplinary approach to improve outcomes for older adults, focusing on eliminating poor medication outcomes and reducing health disparities. Dr. Price emphasizes the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals and the integration of social determinants of health in care. He also highlights the value of specializing in geriatrics for healthcare providers and the importance of serving older adults in improving their quality of life.
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Dr. Elvin Price, Director of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, discusses the importance of optimizing medication outcomes for older adults. He explains that geriatric pharmacotherapy involves a multidisciplinary approach to improve outcomes for older adults, focusing on eliminating poor medication outcomes and reducing health disparities. Dr. Price emphasizes the need for collaboration among healthcare professionals and the integration of social determinants of health in care. He also highlights the value of specializing in geriatrics for healthcare providers and the importance of serving older adults in improving their quality of life.
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