Career Advancement Programme in Elderly Medication Monitoring
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today we're talking with an expert in the field of elderly medication management. Can you tell us a bit about your experience and what led you to this work? GUEST: Sure, I've been a nurse for over 20 years, working primarily with elderly patients. I've seen firsthand the challenges of managing multiple medications and the importance of proper medication monitoring. HOST: That's fascinating. Your course, the 'Career Advancement Programme in Elderly Medication Monitoring', is designed to help healthcare professionals excel in this area. Can you share some current trends that make this course so relevant? GUEST: Absolutely, with an aging population, polypharmacy management is becoming increasingly important. We're also seeing a shift towards electronic health records, which requires healthcare professionals to adapt and learn new skills. HOST: Yes, managing multiple medications can be tricky, especially for elderly patients. I imagine there must be many challenges in this field. What are some of the biggest hurdles you've faced or observed? GUEST: One major challenge is identifying medication errors. With so many medications involved, it's easy for mistakes to happen. Another issue is improving patient adherence, ensuring patients take their medications as prescribed. HOST: Those are significant challenges indeed. Your course covers advanced techniques in medication reconciliation and electronic health records. Can you give us a sneak peek into how these techniques can help overcome these challenges? GUEST: Certainly, medication reconciliation helps ensure that accurate information is being used across all healthcare settings. As for electronic health records, they provide a more streamlined, accessible way to manage patient information, reducing the risk of errors. HOST: That sounds very promising. Finally, where do you see the future of elderly medication monitoring heading? What exciting developments can we look forward to? GUEST: I believe we'll see more integration of technology in medication management, such as AI and machine learning for error detection. There's also a growing focus on patient-centered care, which emphasizes educating and empowering patients to manage their own medications. HOST: Thank you for sharing your insights and for the valuable work you're doing in this field. We're sure your course will be an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals looking to advance their careers in elderly medication monitoring.
