Making sense of rheumatology in older adults
| Sunday, May 4, 2025 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM |
| Grand Ballroom |
Overview
Dr Andrew Stafford
Details
Rheumatological conditions such as polymyalgia rheumatic, Paget’s disease of bone and gout are highly prevalent in older people. This presentation will discuss the characteristics and management of these conditions, with a focus on ensuring pharmacotherapy is as safe and effective as possible.
Learning objectives
1. Describe the presentation and complications of rheumatological conditions common in older people
2. Discuss specific consideration of the pharmacological management of these conditions
Competency standards : 1.6, 3.5
Speaker
Dr Andrew Stafford
Senior Lecturer, Curtin Medical School
Curtin University, Perth
Rheumatology Session
Biography
Andrew is an academic and an accredited pharmacist with an interest in optimising medicine use in older people. His experience in aged care has spanned the residential and community sectors, and he currently provides medication reviews and QUM services for a number of providers in Western Australia. Andrew’s research interests include the development and assessment of programs that aim to optimise healthcare for older people, especially through the quality use of medicines. Through his teaching experience in Tasmanian and Western Australian universities, he is an accomplished educator, particularly within consultant pharmacy practice.
