UBC Therapeutics Initiative Best Evidence Webinar: ‘Medicine is Awesome’: A critical look at the factors that shape the definition of, and research on, depression and its treatment. Presented by Dr. Allen Shaughnessy, PharmD, School of Medicine, Tufts University, Boston, USA
Dr. Marnie Wilson is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine (Internal Medicine) and a fellow in Critical Care Medicine at the University of British Columbia. Her research interest is in deprescription and the implementation of deprescription interventions, particularly in hospitalized patients and patients with complex multimorbidity. Dr Emily G. McDonald is an Associate Professor of […]
When challenged by complex cases involving people taking too many medications, we may ask: Can I stop any of these? Which should I stop first? Do I need to taper this drug? If so, how? What should I monitor for after stopping, and when? Many clinicians address these clinical questions successfully, improving outcomes for patients. […]
Dr. Erick Turner is a psychiatrist who previously worked at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reviewing applications from drug companies seeking to get their psychotropic drugs approved for the US market. There he learned that much efficacy and safety data does not get communicated transparently to doctors and patients. After coming to Oregon Health & […]
There are many good reasons for judicious prescribing: better patient care, lower costs for patients and healthcare systems and reduced burden on providers. Another important reason that many of us never consider is the environmental “pill burden”. Join this TI Best Evidence Webinar with Dr. Ilona Hale on Wednesday, March 15th to learn more about […]
When challenged by complex cases involving people taking too many medications, we may ask: Can I stop any of these? Which should I stop first? Do I need to taper this drug? If so, how? What should I monitor for after stopping, and when? Many clinicians address these clinical questions successfully, improving outcomes for patients. […]
