Speak directly to your patient unless directed toward their surrogate.
Assess and manage emotionally charged interactions. Refrain from taking negative energy ...
Optimize nonpharmacologic options first.
Align with patients’ goals of care.
Feasibility for patient and caregivers: Assess cost, availability, travel burden, and adherence
Comp...
Realistic expectations
Carefully review medications, eliminate hospital-prescribed unnecessary medications.
33697008 Geriatric counseling
171313004 Geriatric screening
183691007 Geriatric self-referral
183522000 Referral to care of the elderly service
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Establish patient goals of care and align all clinical decisions within the context of these goals.
Use an interdisciplinary team approach to optimize holistic care for elders and their...
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