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Geriatric clinical pharmacology
1Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|May 1, 1990
Summary
Geriatric clinical pharmacology aims to enhance drug treatment for older adults. Realizing this goal requires dedicated funding and professionals committed to research, patient care, and education.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacology in the Elderly
Background:
- Geriatric medicine and clinical pharmacology share significant overlapping interests.
- This volume highlights the intersection of these two critical medical fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and emphasize the crucial role of geriatric clinical pharmacology.
- To outline the necessary conditions for the successful implementation of geriatric pharmacologic principles.
Main Methods:
- This work is a compilation and expression of common interests between geriatric medicine and clinical pharmacology.
- It synthesizes existing knowledge and perspectives on drug treatment in the elderly.
Main Results:
- Geriatric clinical pharmacology is essential for optimizing medication use in older populations.
- The effectiveness of geriatric pharmacologic interventions is contingent upon specific factors.
Conclusions:
- Adequate funding is a prerequisite for advancing geriatric clinical pharmacology.
- Professionals must adopt a comprehensive approach encompassing research, patient care, and education to fulfill the role of geriatric clinical pharmacology.