Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia Together | Recorded Webinar-Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia Together

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In this session on Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia, experts from various associations discussed strategies for improving diabetes care at multiple levels. They emphasized the importance of a team-based approach involving professionals like nurse practitioners, dietitians, pharmacists, and educators. Tips included effective communication, utilizing collaborative practice agreements, and addressing medication access and costs. Special attention was given to overcoming patient fears and barriers related to medications and injections. They also highlighted the availability of financial assistance programs for patients, especially during the Medicare donut hole. The key takeaway was the need for persistence, education, and empathy in supporting patients through their diabetes management journey.

Keywords

Overcoming Therapeutic Inertia

Diabetes care

Team-based approach

Collaborative practice agreements

Medication access

Patient fears

Financial assistance programs

Persistence

Empathy