165. Talking Over BEERS

The Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults — often shortened to just the “Beers Criteria” — was first introduced in 1991 by the geriatrician Mark Beers to identify medications not recommended for patients over 65. To speak about the history and contents of this list and to share important updates is today’s guest on NP Pulse, acute care nurse practitioner Clarissa Michalak.