WELLhood
Better Health with Deprescribing
Let’s be certain the medications we are taking are not causing us harm or side effects that we think are new problems.
The MedStrong Workbook
Dr. Donna Bartlett, PharmD, BCGP
MedStrong: Shed Your Meds for a Better, Healthier You
MedStrong: Shed Your Meds for a Better Healthier You tells of the need to keep medications in check throughout the aging process. Why is this necessary? Overmedication increases side effects that can impact one’s well-being and quality of life, and can cause unintended consequences such as falls, hospitalizations, and traffic accidents. Many individuals remain on medications far longer than necessary, and having medications added when deprescribing a medication may be a better treatment option.
the vision, mission, & goal
Deprescribe to Optimize
VISION: Optimize medications so that only necessary medications are prescribed and continued.
MISSION: To make deprescribing a common practice and discussion throughout healthcare.
GOAL: Empower patients, healthcare providers, healthcare agents, and the healthcare system to take an active role to Deprescribing and Optimize medications.
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