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Geriatrics Clipboard

Geriatrics Clipboard

Harvard Medical School
Authors:  
Anne Fabiny, MD, Zaldy Tan, MD, Julie Irish, MD
Sponsor: 
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
POGOe Id: 
20549
Posted: 
09/23/2009
Updated: 
09/23/2009
3.5
2 votes
Abstract: 

The Harvard-Reynolds AGE Project's Geriatrics Clipboard is a creative and practical tool for teaching medical students vital concepts in geriatric history and physical examination. Printed on the front of the clipboard is a mnemonic "GRANDMA" that lists the 'must do' elements of a geriatric H & P as well as useful screening tools: the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) for delirium and the Mini-Cog for dementia. On the back are laboratory reference values and on the clip is a handy solar-powered calculator. Aimed at second year students enrolled in the physical diagnosis course, the sturdy clipboard can also serve as a useful teaching tool for third/fourth year medical student during their clerkships and interns/residents.

Educational objectives: 

To aid medical students in learning vital concepts in geriatric history and physical examination.

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Suggested Citation:
Anne Fabiny, Julie Irish and Zaldy Tan. Geriatrics Clipboard. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2009 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20549