Slide Presentation of the 2007 Annual Meeting of AHRQ

Geriatric Patient Perspective

• Mismatch in perceptions
  • Clinicians think that discussions are occurring more frequently than patients report
• Med history and formulary/benefits:
  • Potential to increase the frequency of medication discussions
  • Change in quality of discussions unknown
  • Missed opportunities for improvement?
• Engaging the patient in the process