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Introduction to Geriatric Emergency Medicine

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Introduction to Geriatric Emergency Medicine

University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Author(s):  
Jennifer Oman, MD
Sponsor: 
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
POGOe Id: 
20771
Date Posted: 
01/19/2011
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
01/19/2011
Abstract: 

This lecture presentation provides an introduction to geriatric emergency medicine by discussing the special needs of the growing geriatric population and challenges faced by the emergency departments when providing care to geriatric patients. 

Educational objectives: 
  1. Improve the emergency care for older patients
  2. Educate the learners about the special needs of the geriatric population
  3. Give learners the knowledge and tools needed to feel comfortable in evaluating the older patients in the emergency room.
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Intended learner audience: 
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Estimated time to complete: 
30 minutes
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: 
No, I (we) have nothing to disclose.
Already Expired Email Date: 
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 1:55am
Already Expired Email 1 month date: 
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 12:35pm
Expired Email Date: 
Friday, March 30, 2018 - 5:22pm
Contact Person/Corresponding Author:
Dr. Nokteh Taheri [email protected]


Suggested Citation:
Dr. Jennifer Oman. Introduction to Geriatric Emergency Medicine. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2011 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/20771

Comments

Submitted by jfleming on

Excellent presentation. Succinctly covers the major issues demonstrating the uniqueness of and special approach required in the geriatric population. Thanks for sharing, we will use this in our educational program with various levels of learners, med students, FM residents, geri. fellows.

Submitted by mihai.zmf on
Very clear and interesting presentation pointing out the particularities of older patients approach in Emergency Departments. I think other lectures focusing on ED specific presentations of diseases in elderly patients would also be interesting, both for Geriatrics and Emergency Medicine trainees.
 
Thank You for your effort.
Mihai Zamfir, trainee in Geriatrics, Bucharest, Romania