Ordinary laboratory testing can sometimes be misleading in the geriatric population. Faculty will review the anatomy and physiology of the thyroid, monitoring parameters for thyroid function, and the impact of medications and natural products on the thyroid. Using case studies, senior care pharmacists will test their knowledge of interpreting lab results and making recommendations for appropriate pharmacotherapy. This program features the use of an Audience Response System. Please be sure to arrive early.
Many elderly patients view skin problems as normal consequence of the aging process.
This program features the use of an Audience Response System. Please be sure to arrive early. There is a shortage of pharmacists in the workforce. This session will address these questions and others like it to help you as the senior care pharmacist determine how you can work smarter. Recent reports in professional literature and lay-press highlight the humanistic and economic impact of medication errors.