Resources

Helpful Websites & Decision Tools

Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX)

Estimates 10-year risk of fracture to determine candidacy for treatments that preserve bone density

https://www.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9

Statin Choice Decision Aid

Approximates absolute risk of CV events for a given patient on no treatment vs. moderate vs. high intensity statin

https://statindecisionaid.mayoclinic.org/

Deprescribing Guidelines

Algorithms for discontinuation of PPIs, BZDs, antipsychotics and antihyperglycemics

http://deprescribing.org/

MedStopper

Determine priority for discontinuation based on risks vs. benefits in older adults

http://medstopper.com/

Recommended Apps

Geriatrics at Your Fingertips

Quick reference for geriatric related concepts

Anticoag Evaluator

Compare risk of thromboembolism vs. hemorrhage for a given patient on no treatment vs. ASA vs. anticoagulation

Polypharmacy Companion

Considerations for efficacy vs. safety (including NNT & NNH) for common medications

ASCVD Risk Estimator

Estimate 10-year risk for a CV event for patients with dyslipidemia

CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline 2016

Among other features, use to convert between equianalgesic doses of opioids