Caring for Junior - A Problem-Based Learning Case
Emory University School of Medicine
Peer reviewed
This product is a problem-based learning case targeted at M-1 students. The case follows our patient "Junior" from initial presentation in the outpatient clinic, through an acute hospitalization, and finally to discharge to an assisted living facility. The case, at our institution, unfolds over 3 weeks but is adaptable to many formats. The case touches many aspects of the care of older patients including functional assessment, cognitive evaluation, appropriate medication use, falls, and sites of care. The case materials are designed for easy use by group preceptors who are not Geriatricians.
The learner will be able to: 1) Understand the complexity of issues that arise in the care of older patients. 2) Be able to describe the elements of function. 3) Identify the elements of the diagnosis of depression. 4) Identify the elements of the diagnosis of dementia. 5) Describe the issues involved in driving assessments. 6) Identify and describe different types of advance directives. 7) Identify potentially inappropriate medications for older patients. 8) Describe different sites of care for older patients. 9) Others as described in case.
Materials must be reviewed ahead of time. Group size is typically 8 students. They meet for 90 minutes on three consecutive weeks.