Geriatric Cases and Questions
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
Sponsor:
AAMC/John A. Hartford Foundation
John A. Hartford Foundation
POGOe Id:
18617
Posted:
08/03/2009
Updated:
04/15/2013
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Abstract:
These cases cover a broad curriculum of geriatric issues at the level of a third year clinical clerk, fourth year student or resident. They include questions with answers.
Educational objectives:
Evaluation of basic knowledge regarding an elderly patient with falls and fracture. Learners should:
- Be able to evaluate a patient with falls and hip fracture
- Have basic knowledge of geriatric cardiac physiology
- Have a basic understanding of the components of the informed consent process
- Have basic skills in evaluating skin lesions in the elderly
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines:
Used in small group learning sessions and individual exercises (third year and fourth year students - 150; internal medicine and family medicine residents - 10) Can best be accomplished in a small group setting, but requires 1-1.5 hrs for the two cases. Otherwise can be done on paper individually or on the web.
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Suggested Citation:
Claudene George and Laurie Jacobs. Geriatric Cases and Questions. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2009 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/18617