Geriatric Screening Case with EBM Literature
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Sponsor:
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
POGOe Id:
20345
Date Posted:
02/26/2009
Date Reviewed/Updated
for Clinical Accuracy:
07/17/2012
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Abstract:
An 88 year old female with a history of falls. Discussion questions included. EBM literature includes all types of geriatric screening and weighs the options and suggests modification indications.
Educational objectives:
To determine: - If there are always benefits to initiating evidence based guidelines for CVD prevention - How to balance disease-based guidelines in the presence of other co-morbidities or limited life expectancy - Renal function despite normal Cr - Risks of polypharmacy - How to maximize outcomes
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Suggested Citation:
Molly Cahall and Dr. Jim Powers. Geriatric Screening Case with EBM Literature. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2009 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/20345