HIPPA And Geriatric & Nongieritric Pharmacology

Based on your knowledge of research-based practices and professional behavior/ethics: In a well-written two-part essay,

Explain the importance of safety and prevention concerns with the legal and ethical principles. Be sure to include:
- The legal issues and legislation history
- HIPAA
- The seven rights of drug administration
Explain how geriatric pharmacology differs from non-geriatric pharmacology. Be sure to mention:
- changes in:
  - physiologic changes
  - drug absorption
  - distribution
  - metabolism
  - elimination
- concerns for polypharmacy
- disease and death
- importance of regular monitoring
- list the six principles important in treat older adults.

Assignment Expectations:

Length:
- 1500-1750 words; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner
Structure:
- Include a title page and reference page in APA style
References:
- Include the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions
Format:
- Save your assignment as a Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), Open Office (.odt) or rich text format (.rtf) file type