Hours of learning: 14

Publication date: 2012

Aim
To assist the healthcare professional in maintaining and enhancing the quality of care and services provided for older patients.

Intended learning outcomes
Having completed this course you should be able to:

• Discuss the ageing process and its impact on drug therapy
• Describe the general guidelines for prescribing for older patients
• List and describe the common prescription and non-prescription medication-related problems experienced by older patients
• Provide practical steps to improve medication compliance in this patient group.