Summary: Key Concepts in this Case
Polypharmacy guidance: realistic prescribing
- Need for on-going review of need, efficacy and stopping or reducing medication (deprescribe)
- Minimising side effects of medication
- Self-management options – pacing, increasing activity
- A “What matters to me?” approach – person-centred goals and a plan for what to do in flare ups e.g. patient’s wish was to reduce medication burden and attend the local walking group and the local patient education classes