Based on your knowledge of research-based practices and professional behavior/ethics: In a well-written two-part essay,
Explain the importance of safety and prevention concerns with the legal and ethical principles. Be sure to include:
The legal issues and legislation history
HIPAA
The seven rights of drug administration
Explain how geriatric pharmacology differs from non-geriatric pharmacology. Be sure to mention:
changes in:
physiologic changes
drug absorption
distribution
metabolism
elimination
concerns for polypharmacy
disease and death
importance of regular monitoring
list the six principles important in treat older adults.
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