Curriculum Block

Objectives

• Consider community and hospital resources available to assist in the management of the older patient.
• Respect the increased risk of iatrogenic complications among elderly patients.
• Consider economic and psychosocial issues.
• Consider ethical issues.
• Develop a management plan including:
• Laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Involvement of allied health professionals
• Treatment
• Patient and Family Education
• Follow-up plans

Tags

Archived Clerkship Geriatrics Rotation