Welcome to the sixth episode of Deprescribe, our guest today is Stacey D’Angelo.
Stacey is a pharmacist and founder of Your Simple Health, where she works directly with patients to help optimize, streamline, and reduce medication use. She specializes in pharmacogenomics, understanding the right medicines for you based on your DNA, and deprescribing, helping people to reduce medications that are no longer right for them. She is passionate about empowering people to make informed health decisions and take a greater role in their health.
In this episode, Shawn and Stacey discuss:
* The crucial need for deprescribing in long-term care settings where polypharmacy is prevalent.
* How patients can benefit from slow tapers and individualized support during their deprescribing journey.
* The emerging field of pharmacogenomics and how it can help personalize medication management to reduce issues in medication therapy management.
* The importance of collaboration and education among healthcare providers for successful deprescribing.
Connect with Stacey:
Your Simple Health | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook
Connect with Shawn:
LinkedIn | Twitter/X | Personal Site | Instagram
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