Geriatric Assessment for Primary Care Providers.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pop.2017.05.001.
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Abstract
Because of a growing, aging population and a shortage of geriatricians in the United States, the care of geriatric patients will mostly devolve to primary care providers. This article reviews the different aspects of a multidimensional, multidisciplinary geriatric assessment. Assessment tools and training of office staff to take on larger roles can help primary care providers reduce the burden of work associated with performing a comprehensive geriatric assessment.
Medical subject headings
- Geriatric Assessment
- Primary Health Care