OSCE geriatric patient with fall and cognitive impairment: Margaret Donovan
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
POGOe Id:
20865
Posted:
01/01/2011
Updated:
04/17/2011
Abstract:
Summative OSCE used to evaluate 3rd year medical students' knowledge of geriatric assessment. Students are required to evaluate a geriatric standardized patient with cognitive impairment and history of a fall.
Educational objectives:
- Assess the functional ability of the older adult during a focused office visit
- Demonstrate understanding of why a focus on function is important
- Demonstrate the components of a geriatric functional assessment
- Demonstrate use of assessment tools
- Develop strategies to integrate a geriatric assessment into a short visit
- Demonstrate skills to enhance communication with older patients
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines:
Access to a clinical skills center and trained geriatric standardized patients
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Estimated time to complete:
30 minutes
Suggested Citation:
Dr. Lisa Strano-Paul. OSCE geriatric patient with fall and cognitive impairment: Margaret Donovan. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2011 Available from: http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20865
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