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Quick Reference for Geriatric Syndromes

Quick Reference for Geriatric Syndromes

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Author(s):  
Laurence Solberg, MD, PhD
Sponsor: 
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
Geriatric Education Center (GEC)
POGOe Id: 
20647
Date Posted: 
03/31/2010
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
07/18/2012
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Abstract: 

A quick reference card set of geriatric syndromes designed for bedside use, which fits in a white coat pocket.

Educational objectives: 

Identification of, assessment of, and intervention with important geriatric syndromes frequently encountered in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

Content available as PDF file. Cards may be printed and bound for hard-copy reference.

Content Categories: 
Geriatric Syndromes
Intended learner audience: 
Fellow
Medical Student Pre-Clerkship
Medical Student Clinical
RN
Practicing Physician/CME
Resident
Social Worker
Therapist
Geriatric Competencies: 
1 MM: Age-related changes on drug selection
2 MM: Identify medications that should be avoided
4 CBD: Compare and contrast presentations of the 3D's
5 CBD: Formulate a diagnosis and evaluate the 3D's
11 SCC: Identify safety risks in home
18 ATYP: Diagnose based on unique presentations of common conditions
22 HOSP: Identify hazards of hospitalizations
23 HOSP: Explain risks, indications, alternatives, and contraindications for Foley catheter use
Discipline/specialty: 
Anesthesiology
Emergency Medicine
Human Behavior
Internal Medicine
Intro to Clinical Medicine/Clinical Skills/Doctoring
Neurology
Nursing
Orthopedic Surgery
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Physical Diagnosis
Preventive Medicine
Psychiatry
Estimated time to complete: 
45 minutes
Already Expired Email Date: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 11:54pm
Already Expired Email 1 month date: 
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 10:34am
Expired Email Date: 
Friday, March 30, 2018 - 3:22pm
Contact Person/Corresponding Author:
Dr. Laurence Solberg laurence.m.solberg@vanderbilt.edu


Suggested Citation:
Dr. Laurence Solberg. Quick Reference for Geriatric Syndromes. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2010 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/20647

Comments

Submitted by kgulliver on

This is a great tool for use in the clinical setting.  It would be greatly enhanced with the addition of the Beer's Lists of potentially inappropriate medications for use with older adults.  This link will take you to an article presenting the list which was undated in 2002 http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/163/22/2716

Kevin