Geriatric Psychopharmacology for PMHNPs: Safe Prescribing for Older Adults
Older adults are the fastest-growing population in psychiatric practice, and standard adult prescribing approaches can be dangerous in this group.
Real talk about psychopharmacology, clinical confidence, and building a practice you love — from Lindsay and the Fellowship faculty.
Older adults are the fastest-growing population in psychiatric practice, and standard adult prescribing approaches can be dangerous in this group.
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