2019 Geriatric Lecture Series

This series of monthly lectures is devoted to topics in clinical geriatrics designed to teach important principles in the management of older adults. A new lecture will be available the 1st working day of each month, July - December 2019.

This series is sponsored and hosted by the Iowa Geriatric Education Center. Please visit their website for more information and to register for the course.

Course Details & Registration: https://igec.uiowa.edu/gls

1. Describe the role deprescribing plays in polypharmacy.
2. Describe how medication dosing adjustments impact kidney function.
3. Discuss the risks and benefits of Deprescribing high-risk medications.
4. Identify alternative treatments to opioids and anti-anxiety medications.
5. Identify updates to the Beers Criteria.
6. Discuss approaches for and factors influencing gradual dose reductions or discontinuation of antipsychotic medications in older adults, including those with neurocognitive disorders and mental health conditions.

The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Credit Designation
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Partial credit will not be awarded. Participants must view all of the series presentations in order to earn credit.