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Exploring the Essential Features of “Steven Rubin – Geriatric Psychopharmacology: Integrate Modern Pharmaceutical Knowledge into Practice”
Speaker: Steven E. Rubin, MD
Duration: 2 Hours 03 Minutes
Format: Audio and Video
Copyright: Mar 22, 2024
Description
Join Steven Rubin, MD, to expand your existing knowledge about medications and their effects on older adults. This presentation will delve into current indications for commonly prescribed medications. There are risks and benefits to weigh when prescribing for our geriatric patients. Some medications will help, while others will hinder. The latest evidence-based pharmaceutical guidelines will be provided, including when to withhold and withdraw medications. Master the skills to integrate modern pharmaceutical knowledge with more traditional prescriptive methods to help patients achieve longevity with quality.
Speaker
Steven E. Rubin, MD
Gerolescence
Steven Rubin, MD, specializes in adult and geriatric neurocognitive and behavioral health care. He is certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been in private practice for 30 years in Reno, Nevada.
Dr. Rubin earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, completed his internship at Duke University and finished his psychiatry residency at the University of Virginia. He has been a clinical associate professor with the University of Reno School of Medicine and a member of the Nevada Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board. He currently serves as a peer reviewer for the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners and provides forensic capacity assessments and expertise consultations.
He is the author of the book Autumn Leaves and other writings on dementia and aging. Dr. Rubin provides presentations on geriatric care to various health and civic groups across the nation. His professional mission is to deliver quality health care and education to geriatric patients, their families, and the community.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Steven Rubin has an employment relationship with Fallon Tribal Health Clinic and the Walker River Tribal Health Clinic. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Steven Rubin has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Objectives
- Recognize fundamental properties and categories of medications and their effects on older adults.
- Apply bio-psycho-social medicine insights to the art of caregiving.
- Integrate modern pharmaceutical knowledge with traditional prescriptive methods to help patients achieve longevity with quality.
- Evaluate current guidelines for patients who may be using both prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical agents.
Outline
Geriatric Presentations: Drugs, Dementia, Delirium, and other D’s
- Disorders of mood: Depression, anxiety and bipolar
- Dementia and mild cognitive impairment
- Delusions, delirium and (sun)downers
Medications That Help, Medications That Hinder
- Risks, benefits & alternatives
- Duplicities, triplicities, and specialized care
The Latest Evidence-Based Geriatric Psychopharmacology Guidelines
- Prescription considerations
- Medications, malpractice, and you (4 more D’s)
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