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Frankly Speaking CME 178

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An Epidemic That Nobody is Talking About- Frankly Speaking EP 178Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Polypharmacy results in medication overload for many patients with chronic diseases; it is especially prevalent in the elderly. A recent report from the Lown Institute refers to this as ‘An Epidemic of Too Much Medication.’ We will review the data behind this claim and discuss how clinicians can work to minimize such problems.

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Release Date: 6/22/2020

Expiration Date: 6/22/2022

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the extent of medication overload in the US
  • Explain why this has occurred
  • Discuss medication overuse and cessation with their patients
     

 

Faculty

Frank J. Domino, MD

Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

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Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP

Professor and Chairman, Dept of Family Medicine
UMass Medical School/Baystate 

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An Epidemic That Nobody is Talking About- Frankly Speaking EP 178

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