GeriMedRisk Virtual Rounds

GeriMedRisk - Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology Rounds

GeriMedRisk offers free monthly webcast accredited educational rounds on topics related to safe prescribing for older adults. For more information please join our mailing list. Registration is required to attend.

GeriMedRisk April Rounds

April 14, 2026 | 12:00-1:00 PM EST

Title:
The environmental impacts of medicines – how can doctors make a positive difference for patients and the environment?

Presenter:

Dr. Björn Ericsson

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Learning Objectives:

To provide a comprehensive overview of the different and complex aspects of environmental risks from pharmaceutical use. The presentation is also aimed at presenting mitigation strategies that aims at improving patient outcome as well as reducing environmental impact.

Presenter:

Dr. Björn Ericsson

I am a Swedish GP, Chairman for the Drug and Therapeutic Committé (DTC) in Region Gävleborg. Co-ordinator for the Swedish DTC-network in environmental effects of pharmaceuticals and member of the Choosing Wisely Sweden board. I have a interest in nature and environmental policy questions as well as pharmacotherapy and pharmacoepidemiology. Canada has a sweet spot in my heart after spending a winter skiing the powder of British Colombia in my youth!

Missing April 14 Rounds?

We will be hosting an additional webinar session that will broadcast a recording of Dr. Björn Ericsson's presentation: "The environmental impacts of medicines – how can doctors make a positive difference for patients and the environment?" Please register to attend the replay session.

Replay session: April 15 at 7 pm EST

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Please note: this session will not be interactive.

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Accreditation Statement:

GeriMedRisk- Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

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