Geriatric Medicine Practice
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This course provides educational information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment.
The global population aged 65 and older is growing faster than any other age group, reshaping healthcare demands and requiring professionals who can address the complex interplay of chronic disease, functional decline, and social support in older adults.
What You Will Learn
- 1 Learn the core principles and demographics of geriatric medicine and the physiology of aging.
- 2 Understand comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and develop individualized care plans.
- 3 Identify common geriatric syndromes such as falls, incontinence, and frailty, and apply evidence-based management strategies.
- 4 Analyze the challenges of polypharmacy and apply medication reconciliation and deprescribing techniques.
- 5 Recognize cognitive disorders including dementia and delirium, and implement non-pharmacological interventions.
- 6 Evaluate palliative care approaches and advance care planning for older adults with serious illness.
- 7 Apply rehabilitation principles to maintain function and independence in geriatric patients.
- 8 Understand healthcare policies, ethical issues, and regulatory frameworks affecting geriatric care.
- 9 Develop effective interdisciplinary team collaboration for comprehensive geriatric patient management.
- 10 Explore emerging innovations in geriatric medicine including telemedicine, gerontechnology, and value-based care models.
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