Session Information
2013 Summer Meeting
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Prescription Drug Harm and Death: An Epidemic. What is Being Done?
Track:
Education Sessions (CE)
Program Code: 137-L05
Date: Sunday, June 2, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM EST
Location:
200 D, Level 2
PRESENTER(S):
Jeffrey Fudin
Christopher Jones
Dr. Marie Link, PharmD
Lawrence Quang
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Dr. Marie Link, PharmD
Description
No matter what the cause, prescription drugs are causing more harm and death than they should. This fact is most certainly a problem. Learn more than just the facts. Evaluate the ways healthcare providers (physicians, prescribers, nurses, pharmacists) and individuals can take part in contributing to solutions: increased awareness, limiting access, steps to take to increase transparency, and educating others.
- Describe the measures that both the private sector and government offices are taking to reverse the alarming trend of harm and death related to prescription drug use in the United States.
- Evaluate various perspectives and potential causes underlying this trend with prescription drugs.
- Utilize and evaluate available resources applied to a practice scenario.
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