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Forging collaboration and improving access to geriatrics with eConsult:A WORKSHOP FOR CLINICIANS WHO ARE “ALL ALONE”
2018 CGS ASM "ADVANCES IN CARE: FROM PATIENT TO TECHNOLOGY“ APRIL 19‐21, 2018, MONTREAL, QUEBEC
Session Chair: Joanne Ho
List of Speakers:
•‐Clare Liddy Associate Professor and Clinical Investigator, C.T. Lamont Primary Health Care Research Centre, Dept. of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa◦ [email protected]
•Jennifer Tung, PharmD, ACPR ‐ Grand River Hospital◦ [email protected]
•Sophiya Benjamin MBBS, Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Psychiatry and Geriatric psychiatry) ‐McMaster University/Grand River Hospital◦ [email protected]
•Joanne Ho MD, FRCPC, MSc ‐McMaster University/Schlegel Research Institute for Aging◦ [email protected]
Session GoalTo demonstrate how eConsult can enhance capacity in geriatric clinical pharmacology and psychiatry, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Session Objectives•Discuss eConsult and its clinical and financial roles in the health care system•Recognize patient cases that may benefit from eConsult•Identify, access and utilize online tools to optimize prescribing and prevent drug interactions among seniors•Work as a team with fellow ASM attendees to optimize prescribing for complex cases of older adults with mental health and multimorbidity.
Session Outline1. Pre‐workshop survey www.gerimedrisk.com/cgs2018
2. eConsult: Dr. C. Liddy
3. Application of eConsult to the complex geriatric patient: Dr. J Ho
4. Case‐based application of eConsult and Clinical Pearls: Dr. J Ho, Dr. J Tung, Dr. S. Benjamin
5. Clinical Tools for Medication Optimization: Dr. J. Tung
Pre‐workshop Survey ResultsLink to results: https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM‐FXH5WBS8L/
Forging Collaboration and Improving Access to Geriatrics with eConsult: A Workshop for Clinicians who are “All Alone”
Dr. Clare LiddyAssociate Professor and Clinical Investigator, C.T. Lamont Primary Health Care Research Centre, Dept. of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa
April 20, 2018
Application of eConsult to the complex geriatric patientYOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Faculty/Presenter DisclosureFaculty: Joanne Ho, Sophiya Benjamin and Jennifer Tung
Relationships with commercial interests:◦ Grants/Research Support: none◦ Speakers Bureau/Honoraria: none◦ Consulting Fees: none◦ Other: none
Disclosure of Commercial SupportThis program has received no financial support.
This program has received no in‐kind support.
Potential for conflict(s) of interest:◦ none
CFPC CoI Templates: Slide 2
Mitigating Potential Bias
n/a
CFPC CoI Templates: Slide 3
Disclosures (Nonprofit)McMaster University Faculty: Joanne Ho, Sophiya Benjamin
Schlegel Research Institute for Aging: Joanne Ho (Clinical Scientist)
Grand River Hospital (Kitchener, ON): Joanne Ho, Sophiya Benjamin, Jennifer Tung
Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health Clinical Guideline Working Groups: Joanne Ho (Benzodiazepine), Jennifer Tung (Alcohol)
: Joanne Ho, Sophiya Benjamin, Jennifer Tung, Clare Liddy
GeriMedRisk‐an interdisciplinary telemedicine geriatric clinical pharmacology and psychiatry consultation service that uses eConsult (BASE and OTN). ◦ Development, evaluation: Joanne Ho, Sophiya Benjamin, Jennifer Tung◦ Clinician: Joanne Ho, Sophiya Benjamin, Jennifer Tung
GeriMedRisk is supported by non‐profit health care organizations
•Partners: McMaster University, Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, Schlegel Research Institute for Aging, St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph, Ontario Telemedicine Network, Ontario Poison Centre, Regional Geriatric Program Central
•Grants: Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation, Labarge Optimal Aging Opportunities Fund, Regional Geriatric Program Central, Ontario Medical Association, Schlegel Centre for Learning Research and Innovation in LTC
Geriatrics: Teams are great!
Disney
But what if you do not have your own team?
Disney
Older Patients and Adverse Drug EventsIncreased mortality
Increased morbidity◦ Increased severity◦ Hospital admission
◦ Decrease in function◦ Delirium◦ Cost
◦ >$35 million in Canada
Wu et al Drugs and Aging 2009 Budnitz NEJM 2011Morgan CMAJ Open 2016
What are risk factors for adverse drug events among older adults?
Dr. Seuss “You’re Only Old Once!” 1986
Emergency Hospitalizations for Adverse Drug Events in Older AmericansNational Electronic Injury Surveillance System–Cooperative Adverse Drug Event Surveillance (NEISS–CADES) project
Budnitz et al NEJM 2011◦ Hospital visits (ER and hospital admissions)◦ Unintentional
◦ 58 nonpediatric hospitals◦ 2007‐2009◦Medications◦ HEDIS, Beers
Emergency Hospitalizations for Adverse Drug Events in Older Americans
◦ 12,666 cases‐>estimated 265,802 emergency department visits/year 2007‐2009 among adults >=65 years.◦ 37% required hospitalization◦ Factors:◦ Advanced age◦ 3.5X more likely to be admitted compared to those 65‐69 years old
◦ Polypharmacy (>=5 meds)
Top Offenders1. Warfarin2. Insulin3. Oral antiplatelet4. Oral hypoglycemic5. Opioid analgesics6. Antibiotics7. Digoxin8. Antineoplastic
agents9. Antiadrenergic
agents10. Renin angiotensin
inhibitors11. Sedative or hypnotic
agents
Wu et al Drugs and Aging 2009 Budnitz NEJM 2011Morgan CMAJ Open 2016
Incidence and Economic Burden of Adverse Drug Reactions among Elderly Patients in Ontario Emergency DepartmentsOntario ED visits for adverse drug reactions among seniors in 2007
7222 ED visits 95% had their own family physicians
Risk factors Age 3% increased risk of severe ADR/year increase in age
LTC Multiple prescribers Multiple pharmacies Multiple medications Multiple comorbidities New medications
Wu et al 2012
The Senior with Multimorbidity
Patient
Pharmacy
Primary Care
Gastroenterologist
Nephrologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Who’s talking to Whom About Medications?
Patient
Pharmacy
Primary Care
Gastroenterologist
Nephrologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Geriatric Pharmacology Needs AssessmentWhat is the need for geriatric pharmacology expertise among clinicians caring for older adults in the Waterloo Wellington Region?
◦ Clinicians: Survey ◦ Multidisciplinary and clinical settings◦ Geriatric focus
◦ Public Engagement◦ Schlegel Research Institute for Aging July 22, 2017◦ Waterloo Wellington LHIN Geriatric Services Network
What do you feel are the most important or pressing issues facing seniors related to medications?
System
Clinician
Patient
• multiple prescribers• multiple pharmacies• lack of reviews and reassessments• lack of evidence‐based guidelines• lack of support for patient education and homecare
• multiple medications• multiple prescribers• lack of knowledge in geriatric pharmacotherapy
• prescribing inertia• lack of communication between professions.
• Adherence to medications• Cognitive impairment
Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Needs Assessment
GeriMedRisk is an interdisciplinary telemedicine geriatric clinical pharmacology consultation service for clinicians
•Serving Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Pharmacists•eConsult, telephone, eVisit•Geriatric pharmacy, Geriatric medicine, Geriatric psychiatry, Clinical pharmacology, Pharmacogenomics (as needed)
Primary care34%
Long Term Care47%
Acute care15%
Outpatient Specialist Care
4%
Pilot Consult Origin
ImpactFeedback Patient Clinicians
Outcomes Clinical Cost
Feedback“Without the [GeriMedRisk] recommendation I would still be on too many medications … It’s a great service and I would recommend it highly to anybody”.
Senior Feedback, Waterloo, ON
It totally is an excellent example of collaborative care. GeriMedRisk is extremely valuable in my eyes ‐ totally helpful!
Family were happy with the care and outcome. Thanks so much for your help!
Family Physician, Waterloo, ON
Preliminary Results Waterloo Wellington pilot‐ 8 months, 3 LTC, 10% primary care (n=144)
# Prevented Cost Savings to System
Hospitalizations (acute and mental health)
6 $110,028.00
In‐person consultations
3 specialities geri pharm/psych/med/clin pharm
20 $12,816.00
2 specialities geri pharm + psych or med or clin pharm
78 $28,009.00
CIHI acute medical 2004‐2005MOHLTC mental health 2015‐2016
3 additional consults generated as a result of GMR consults
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
Jan‐17 Feb‐17 Mar‐17 Apr‐17 May‐17 Jun‐17 Jul‐17 Aug‐17 Sep‐17 Oct‐17 Nov‐17 Dec‐17
Cumulative # of Clinicians
Educational Activities
Events• In person• telemedicine/videoconference
Summary•eConsult and telephone
• Make your own team!
Small group sessionCOMPLEX CASES‐MAKE YOUR TEAM
Case 1
CaseeConsult:
I have a frail 91 yr old with depression and chronic renal failure (Creatinine is 195, eGFR 19) and I would like to start her on an anti‐depressant, but would like your opinion on which one to choose.
•Previous trial of duloxetine for chronic leg pain from spinal stenosis, but it was discontinued due decreased kidney function.
•Insomnia
•Reluctant to go to additional specialist appointments (Retirement home)
•Referring clinician also worried about her fall risk (walker)
CasePMHX
Nonvalvular A. fib
HTN
CKD (Cr 195 eGFR 19)
essential tremor
optic neuritis
OA
Spinal stenosis
GI bleed
MEDICATIONS ASA 81 mg po daily
Amiodarone 100 mg po daily
Vit D 1000 IU po daily
L‐thyroxine 0.0125 mg po daily
Pantoprazole Mg 40 mg po daily
Propanolol 20 mg po daily
APAP 650 mg q6h prn
Oxazepam 30 mg po qhs prn
Metrogel 1% top prn
Nifedipine XL 60 mg po daily
Lactulose 15 cc po daily
Amitriptyline 2%, gabapentin 6%, ketamine 10%, baclofen 2%, lidocaine 5%, clonidine 0.2%, ketoprofen 5% topical TID to legs PRN (pharmacy)
CasePMHX
A. fib
HTN
CKD (Cr 195 eGFR 19)
essential tremor
optic neuritis
OA
Spinal stenosis
ED visits for falls
MEDICATIONS ASA 81 mg po daily
Amiodarone 100 mg po daily
Vit D 1000 IU po daily
L‐thyroxine 0.0125 mg po daily
Pantoprazole Mg 40 mg po daily
Propanolol 20 mg po daily
APAP 650 mg q6h prn
Oxazepam 30 mg po qhs prn
Metrogel 1% top prn
Nifedipine XL 60 mg po daily
Lactulose 15 cc po daily
Amitriptyline 2%, gabapentin 6%, ketamine 10%, baclofen 2%, lidocaine 5%, clonidine 0.2%, ketoprofen 5% topical TID to legs PRN (pharmacy)
12 Distinct MedsEvery day: 2 creams ~17 pills
CaseMedication Intolerances/Allergies:
(MD and pharmacy)
•PCN‐angioedema
•Sulfonamide‐n/a
•Amlodipine‐swollen ankles
•Clopidogrel‐nose bleeds•Warfarin‐GI bleed
•Ramipril‐swollen ankles
•Ciprofloxacin‐sore throat, dyspnea•Nitrofurantoin‐n/a (pharmacy)
•Phenobarbital‐n/a•Beta Blockers‐n/a (pharmacy) (but patient is actively receiving propranolol)
CaseWhat would you do?
•Reason for Referral: mood
•Anything else?
CasePMHX
A. fib
HTN
CKD (Cr 195 eGFR 19)
essential tremor
optic neuritis
OA
Spinal stenosis
ED visits for falls
MEDICATIONS ASA 81 mg po daily
Amiodarone 100 mg po daily
Vit D 1000 IU po daily
L‐thyroxine 0.0125 mg po daily
Pantoprazole Mg 40 mg po daily
Propanolol 20 mg po daily
APAP 650 mg q6h prn
Oxazepam 30 mg po qhs prn
Metrogel 1% top prn
Nifedipine XL 60 mg po daily
Lactulose 15 cc po daily
Amitriptyline 2%, gabapentin 6%, ketamine 10%, baclofen 2%, lidocaine 5%, clonidine 0.2%, ketoprofen 5% topical TID to legs PRN (pharmacy)
12 Distinct MedsEvery day: 2 creams ~17 pills
Primary Care GeriMedRisk PharmacistCalled pharmacy to get medication records.
Geriatrics/ClinPharmacology Afib,
hypertension, essential tremor, optic neuritis, OA, CRF, Spinal stenosis, falls
e‐consult
24‐48 hrs
Geriatric PsychiatryDepressionInsomnia
CRF
Patient
91 yr old with depression and chronic renal failure
Forging the CollaborationGeriatric Psychiatry Geriatric Pharmacy/Clinical Pharmacology
1. Rule out other processesand establish baseline‐ PHQ9, GDS, MoCA (rule out cognitive impairment)‐Labs (electrolytes, TSH, CBC, B12)‐propanolol3. If confirmed depression only, then Tx options:
•Sertraline•Benzodiazepine taper (EMPOWER)•Geriatric drug information (prescribing, contraindications, dosages, monitoring)
•Mirtazapine, trazodone, low dose doxepin4. Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology/Pharmacy (?amio)
1. Cognition‐agree with geri psych 2. Drug interactions‐Amiodarone (CYP isoenzymes and PgP)2. Adverse Drug Events‐Amiodarone (thyroid, tremor, peripheral neuropathy, optic neuritis) ‐Propanolol (cognition)• Drug interactions• Indications (EKG)3. Pain‐APAP; bioavailability of topical NSAID and renal function4. Nonvalvular Atrial fibrillation‐CHADS vs HASBLED. GI bleed (Amio + warfarin)5. Falls‐meds (benzo, pain, r/o peripheral neuropathy,parkinsonism)6. Bone health‐Ca profile/renal, BMD. ?bone resorptive txin pt with renal disease.
Drug interactionsAmiodarone inhibits
P‐glycoprotein aripiprazole
CYP 1A2 (nifedipine‐minor)
CYP 2D6 propanolol, sertraline, aripiprazole, active metabolite of trazodone (mCPP)
CYP 3A4 oxazepam, sertraline, nifedipine, aripiprazole, trazodone (to active metabolite)
CYP 2C9 sertraline, warfarin
Stay tuned for the clinical tools section
CaseResponse within 5 business days
Coordinated eConsult within 14 business days
‐geriatric pharmacy, geriatric psychiatry and geriatric clinical pharmacology
Feedback
Thank you very much for the in‐depth response. I have learned a lot. Much appreciated.
Case 2
Case 2eConsult from LHIN 13
80 yr old lady with worsening hallucinations.
Question: Can fentanyl cause her symptoms?
Primary care GeriMedRisk Pharmacist
Geriatrics/Clin PharmacologyFentanyl related psychosis?
Falls, loss of function
OTN e‐consult
1‐2 Follow Ups
24‐48 hrs
Geriatric PsychiatryPsychosis
Change in behaviorPatient
OUR MODEL
Case 22013 New onset hallucinations
of music
• Calling police about neighbor• Moved homes but hallucinations followed
Progressed to hearing conversations verbatim
• ↑ paranoia, blankets on wall to cover cameras that were watching her
• Started on methotrimeprazine 25 mg, becomes lethargic
• Dose decreased – some increase in symptoms
• Cognition normal.
Problem list MedicationsFentanyl 50 mcg/hour Q 3 daysMethotrimeprazine 20 mg at bedtimeVenlafaxine 150 mg dailyAtorvastatin 40 mg dailyHydromorphone 1 mg twice dailyLansoprazole 30 mg twice dailySennosides 8.6 mg twice dailyLorazepam 0.5‐1 mg as neededAcetaminophen Up to 5g/dayDiclofenac (Voltaren Emulgel) (slathering all over body)
Fibromyalgia since 1995Migraines; InsomniaBilateral carotid artery stenosis 50‐70% 2015Hypertension; Chronic kidney diseaseGERD; IBS; DiverticulitisEczema; Psoriasis; Anemia (normocytic); MGUS?Acetaminophen overuse Upwards of 10 ES/day according to daughter?Diclofenac (voltaren) gel overuse Will slather over entire body when having fibromyalgia flare, as per daughter
Points to ponder
What are some of the differential diagnoses applicable to this patient
How might you manage this case if you are her family physician
What might be some of the barriers for someone like this patient receiving care in your community
Barriers to careUnwillingness to see psychiatrist/ hospital due to poor insight
Family physicians may not be familiar with or comfortable switching older antipsychotics and long acting injections
May not be able to access care until significant deterioration, hospitalization and involuntary treatment
Long Wait Times
• Wait times ranged from 59 weeks in Nova Scotia to 15 weeks in Ontario• 2015 CMA Survey – only 5.5% of psychiatrists responded
• Total average wait time went from 18.2 weeks in 2014 to 19.8 weeks in 2015
Barua, B. (2015). Waiting your turn: 2015 Report. Fraser Institute
Psychosis in dementiaSchizophrenia and Psychosis
Early onset schizophrenia
Late onset Schizophrenia
40‐60
Very late onset schizophrenia like psychosis (VLOSP)
Delusional disorder
Features differentiating early vs late onset Schizophrenia
Feature Early‐onset schizophrenia
Late‐onset schizophrenia VLOSP
Female preponderance – + ++Negative symptoms ++ + –Learning ++ + ?++Retention – – ?++Progressive cognitive deterioration – – ++Brain abnormalities (strokes, tumors) – – ++Family history of schizophrenia + + –Daily neuroleptic dose ++ + +Risk of tardive dyskinesia + + ++
Palmer BW, McClure FS, Jeste DV: Schizophrenia in late life: findings challenge traditional concepts. Harv Rev Psychiatry 9(2):51–58, 2001:Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Maglione Jeanne E., Vahia Ipsit V., and Jeste Dilip V. The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry, Fifth Edition. March 2015
Feature Psychosis of AD SchizophreniaPrevalence 35%–50% of AD patients < 1% of populationBizarre or complex delusions Rare FrequentMisidentification of caregivers Frequent RareCommon form of hallucinations Visual AuditorySchneiderian first‐rank symptoms Rare FrequentActive suicidal ideation Rare FrequentPast history of psychosis Rare Very commonEventual remission of psychosis Frequent Uncommon
Need for maintenance of antipsychotic Uncommon Very commonSchizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Maglione Jeanne E., Vahia Ipsit V., and Jeste Dilip V. The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Geriatric Psychiatry, Fifth Edition. March 2015
Psychosis due to AD vs Schizophrenia
Treatment and case resolutionDiagnosis: Very Late Onset Schizophrenia Like Psychosis (VLOSP)
Treatment: Antipsychotics, usually atypical due to lower risk of tardive dyskinesia
Doses usually much lower than used in young onset, chronic schizophrenia (25‐50%)◦ Recommendations:◦ Cross taper from Methotrimeprazine to Aripiprazole◦ Aim for dose around 10‐15 mg◦Warned about akathisia and other pertinent side effects◦ Other issues addressed: Sleep, pain and opiates, Tylenol and NSAID toxicity
Methotrimeprazine (aka Levomepromazine)Similar to Chlorpromazine (phenothiazines), low potency antipsychotic
Affinity for binding to alpha 1, 5HT‐2 receptors, alpha 2 and antagonistic at dopaminergic‐receptors (subtypes D1,D2, D3 and D4), serotonergic‐receptors (5‐HT1 and 5‐HT2),histaminergic‐receptors, α1/α2‐receptors and muscarinic M1/M2‐receptors.
More hypotension and more dizziness compared to other antipsychotics.
Can be given subcutaneously. Used in palliative care.
No the most appropriate first line medication for VLOSP.
Sivaraman P, Rattehalli RD, Jayaram MB. Levomepromazine for schizophrenia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2010, Issue 10. Art. No.: CD007779
CMPA position on econsultsOpportunity to provide clear audit trail
Consent – implied but good to inform
Who is the MRP ? PCPContinues to hold care and responsibility for decision makingClosing consult and moving documents to medical record
Liability considerations for specialisteConsult (just like phonecall, email) can create duty of care Penny vs Crawford
https://www.ontariomd.ca/documents/econsult/cmpa%20assessment%20of%20econsult%20v4.pdf
Legal, professional, and ethical obligations
Duty of carePrimarily with PCPCan extend to specialist
Standards of carePCP must be able to give relevant detailsSpecialists should decline if there is insufficient information or if you need to perform a physical exam.
Privacy
Licensing
CMPA publication: Is that eConsultation or eReferral service right for your medical practice? (September 2017)
Reflection‐Working as a member of GMR has Encouraged me to learn with every consult
Increased my capacity to think about medical issues for my own patients
Helped me understand the kinds of questions that can be answered via e consults and those that can’t
Case 1 & 2:Internet ResourcesDRUGBANK.CA / PHARMGKBCREDIBLEMEDS.ORG / ANTICHOLINERGIC BURDEN CALCULATORTHROMBOSIS CANADA / DIABETES CANADA
Drugbank.caOnline database of detailed drug data and drug target information
11,000 + drug entries
Information including:◦ Available formulations◦ Mechanism of action◦ Pharmacokinetics◦ Drug interactions
Anticholinergic Burden Calculatorwww.anticholinergicscales.esOnline tool with 10 different anticholinergic burden scales
Currently under development and validation
PharmGKBwww.pharmgkb.orgPharmacogenomic knowledge resource
Clinically actionable gene‐drug associations and genotype‐phenotype relationships
Tools
•Drug monographs
•Pathways diagrams
•Dosing guidelines
•Drug labels
Crediblemeds.org•Previously, Qtdrugs.org
•Tool for assessing QT prolongation
& TdP risk
•Risk stratified into 4 categories
Thrombosis Canadawww.thrombosiscanada.caFormerly, Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada
Tools
•Stroke and bleed risk calculators
•Anticoagulant dosing calculators
•Drug monographs for anticoagulants
Diabetes Canadawww.diabetes.ca
Tools◦ Individualizing HbA1c and glucose targets◦ Frequency of glucose monitoring◦ Pharmacotherapy options◦ Vascular protection
Summary•eConsult and its clinical and financial roles in the health care system•eConsult can benefit complex geriatric patient cases•eConsult can help you build your own multidisciplinary team•Now have online tools to optimize prescribing and prevent drug interactions among seniors•Worked as teams during session‐made some potential new team members from CGS!
Thank you!
GeriMedRisk is an interdisciplinary telemedicine geriatric clinical pharmacology consultation service for clinicians
•Serving Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Pharmacists
How can we help?
Accessible through:1. Telephone ( 1‐855‐261‐0508)2. Telemedicine econsult (otnhub.ca)
Case studies
Primary care GeriMedRisk Pharmacist
Geriatrics/Clin Pharmacology
OTN e‐consult
1‐2 Follow Ups
24‐48 hrs
Geriatric PsychiatryPatient
OUR MODEL
Primary care physicianPoisoning concern
GeriMedRisk PharmacistCase review (Information from MD, Clinical connect, Clinician Portal, Caseworks
CMHA)
Geriatrics/Clin Pharmacology Issues identified:
?Poisoning, Tinnitus, Tachycardia, Schizoaffective
disorder, Cognition
OTN e‐consult
1‐2 Follow Ups
24‐48 hrs
Geriatric PsychiatrySchizophreniaCognition
Patient
POISONING
Setting Outpatient, Within LHINExisting barriers to care Patient would not agree to see a
psychiatristCommunity Partners and intersecting systems including EMR
GeriMedRisk, Clinical Connect, CMHA
Resolution Supporting primary care physician in the care of complex patient with psychiatric and medical comorbidities
Primary Care (Thornhill)
GeriMedRisk PharmacistCalled pharmacy to get medication records.
Geriatrics/Clin Pharmacology Afib, hypertention, essential tremor, optic neuritis, OA, CRF, Spinal stenosis, falls
OTN e‐consult
24‐48 hrs
Geriatric PsychiatryDepressionInsomnia
CRF
Patient
Frail 91 yr old with depression and chronic renal failure
Setting Outpatient, Out of LHIN
Existing barriers to care Frailty and difficulty attending multiple specialist appointments
Community Partners and intersecting systems including EMR
GeriMedRisk, CMHA, OTN eConsults
Resolution Supporting primary care physician in the care of complex patient with psychiatric and medical comorbiditiesFeedback: Thank you very much for the in‐depth response. I have learned a lot. Much appreciated.
Long Term CareGeriMedRisk Pharmacist
Geriatrics/ClinPharmacologyPain (on opiates)
Constipation, Bone healthRLS
Telephone/Fax consult
24‐48 hrs
Geriatric PsychiatrySchizophrenia
Tardive Dyskinesia?Restless Leg syndrome (on
pramipexole)
Patient
One patient, many settings
Setting Long Term Care, recently discharged from St. Mary’s, Seen by S. Benjamin in COTT, seen by Dr. Ho at St. Mary’s
Community Partners and intersecting systems including EMR
GeriMedRisk, CMHA, Behavioral Services Ontario, Clinical connect, Poinclickcare
Resolution Medication recommendations send to primary care physician who has implemented almost all recommendations.
COTT (Outpatient)
Retirement home St. Mary’s Long Term
Care
GeriMedRisk•Access to team of Geriatric specialists to receive recommendations within 2‐5 business days
•Individualized Consult letter and user friendly drug information materials
•Follow up to check on recommendations
•Can include access to GeriMedRisk as a Quality Improvement Plan
Primary care34%
Long Term Care47%
Acute care15%
Outpatient Specialist Care4%
Consult Origin
The Senior with Multimorbidity and Mental Illness
Patient
Pharmacy
Primary Care
Gastroenterologist
Nephrologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Who’s talking to Whom About Medications?
Patient
Pharmacy
Primary Care
Gastroenterologist
Nephrologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Patient
Pharmacist
Primary Care
Gastroenterologist
Nephrologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Timely Comprehensive Everywhere
0 10 20 30 40
Clin Pharm
Geri Psych
Geri Pharm
Both Clin Pharm & Geri Psych
Services Provided
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0%
Dementia
BPSD
Delirium
Mental health
rug adverse effects
Deprescribing
Polypharmacy
Bone health
Other
Consult Topics
Patient
Acute
Primary Care
Community
Timely Comprehensive Everywhere
Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology Education
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
Jan‐17 Feb‐17 Mar‐17 Apr‐17 May‐17 Jun‐17
Cumulative # of Clin
icians
Date
1 GeriMedRisk Patient Consult
Educational Rounds (Acute Hospital)
Invitation to Improve Perioperative Standardized Hospital Order Sets for Seniors
with Hip Fractures (Impact 300 Seniors/year)
Feedback“Without the [GeriMedRisk] recommendation I would still be on too many medications … It’s a great service and I would recommend it highly to anybody”.
Senior Feedback, Waterloo, ON
It totally is an excellent example of collaborative care. GeriMedRisk is extremely valuable in my eyes ‐ totally helpful!
Family were happy with the care and outcome. Thanks so much for your help!
Family Physician, Waterloo, ON
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