Clinical Care Conversations

In this episode, the medical professionals Roslyn Compton, Erin Yakiwchuk, and Deb Schick shed light on the complex and often controversial use of antipsychotic medications in long-term care. When are they appropriate, and what are the risks? How can families navigate these decisions? We explore how these medications are prescribed, the pressure families may face from physicians, and why informed consent and patient-centred advocacy are crucial. Join us for a candid conversation on the ethical and clinical challenges of antipsychotic use in older adults and how we can better support safe, respectful care.

Infections in older adults are often over-treated or under-diagnosed contributing to the inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics and poor health outcomes. Today we explore antimicrobial resistance and stewardship with our colleagues who have expertise in this area. 

Building on the theme of opioid stewardship, we explore balanced pain management strategies with Janelle Kuyak - Canada's first dedicated opioid stewardship nurse navigator, and inpatient pharmacist Kelsey Dumont. In today’s podcast, we will explore complex challenges including developing practical solutions for chronic pain management, improving care transitions between home and hospital settings, and creating balanced approaches to opioid use in end-of-life care.

Continue on to episode 2 with Dr. Roslyn Compton and the BetterLTC team as they blast right into tackling the challenges of UTIs in long-term care facilities! Further discussion on common misconceptions of UTI positive urine, appropriate antibiotic use, and interprofessional communication is explored!