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Chapter 1

Assessment of geriatric syndromes

Certain conditions are seen more frequently in older adults. In this chapter, we dive into the physiology of aging and how to assess and manage common geriatric syndromes. 
11 Lessons
50m 57s
Assessment of geriatric syndromes intro
15s
Understanding the physiology of aging
5m 25s
Performing a geriatric review of systems
5m 39s
Assessing frailty
5m 16s
Evaluating fall risk
5m 46s
Managing osteoporosis
7m 9s
Handling urinary incontinence
7m 35s
Assessing prostate disorders
4m 53s
Understanding urinary tract infections
4m 32s
Addressing venous stasis dermatitis
4m 27s
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Chapter 2

Geriatric medication management

How often have you seen a patient with a chart full of prescriptions? Here you’ll learn the principles of prescribing, deprescribing, and polypharmacy in geriatric populations.
10 Lessons
48m 14s
Geriatric medication management intro
19s
Appreciating the principles of geriatric prescribing
5m 19s
Avoiding polypharmacy
5m 50s
Considering deprescribing
4m 58s
Handling type 2 diabetes
6m 49s
Addressing hypertension
7m 7s
Weighing anticoagulation
7m 1s
Managing pain
5m
Navigating perioperative management
5m 51s
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Chapter 3

Geriatric mental health

Is the patient delirious? Do they have dementia? This chapter will cover how to perform a cognitive, mental health, and sleep assessment so that you can treat them accordingly.
8 Lessons
31m 13s
Geriatric mental health intro
14s
Performing a cognitive assessment
4m 23s
Diagnosing dementia
5m 27s
Managing dementia
6m 3s
Addressing delirium
6m 6s
Identifying anxiety and depression
4m 35s
Ensuring restful sleep
4m 25s
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Chapter 4

Geriatric care planning

In this chapter, you will learn how to engage in age-friendly care with your patient’s priorities in mind. You will also master driving safety assessments and advanced care planning.
7 Lessons
20m 13s
Geriatric care planning intro
13s
Providing age-friendly care
4m 42s
Exploring levels of care
5m 52s
Performing a driving safety assessment
4m 35s
Approaching advanced care planning
4m 25s
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Geriatrics Essentials outro
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Emily Morgan, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Oregon Health and Science University
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CME credit information
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of CME Consultants and Medmastery GmbH. CME Consultants is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Consultants designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.