GERIATRIC PRACTICE. A COMPETENCY BASED APPROACH TO CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS

History and Trends
Identifying the Unique Needs of the Aging Population
Education of Current and Future Providers
Physiology of Aging
Normal vs. Abnormal Physical Exam
Testing in the Elderly
Differential Diagnoses in the Setting of Advanced Age and Multiple Conditions
Common Acute Illness
Patient-Centered Care for Persons with Multiple Conditions
Geriatric Pre-Operative Evaluation of the Older Adult
Common Chronic Conditions
GeriatricConsiderationsin Common Surgical Conditions
Prescription Selection and Dosing
High-Risk Prescriptions for Aging Patients
Dietary Botanicals and Supplements
Understanding the Medication List and Addressing Polypharmacy in Older Adults
Depression in Older Adults: Principles of Diagnosis and Management
Behavioral and Psychiatric Symptoms in Dementia (BPSD)
Diagnosis and Management of Delirium
Assessment of Memory and Function
Non-pharmacologic Management of BPSD: Agitation and Behavioral Problems in Dementia
Assessment of Capability and Capacit
Developing a Management Plan Safety and Risk Assessment
Falls Screening, Differential Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment
Driving
Individualized Decision-Making for Preventive Medicine in Older Adults
Advance Care Planning for Older Adults
Patient Preference, Prognosis, and Decision-Making in Screening and Treatment
Sites of Care for the Older Adult – Hospice, Clinic and Home-based Care
Acute Care in the Home Setting: Hospital at Home
Hazards of Hospitalization
Prevention of the Hazards of Hospitalization
Managing Medications and Addressing Polypharmacy
Foley Catheter Use and Management of Urinary Symptoms
High-Risk Pressure Ulcers
Discharge Planning
Interprofessional Care: Why Teamwork Matters
Chronic Care Management
Registries/Data in Population Health Management
Management of Pain Symptoms
Non-Pain Symptoms
Psychosocial, Social, and Spiritual Needs of Geriatric Patients
Introduction to Palliative Care.

This book serves as a comprehensive reference for the basic principles of caring for older adults, directly corresponding to the key competencies for medical student and residents. These competencies are covered in 10 sections, each with chapters that target the skills and knowledge necessary for achieving competency. Each of the 45 chapters follow a consistent format for ease of use, beginning with an introduction to the associated competency and concluding with the most salient points for mastery. Chapters also includes brief cases to provide context to the clinical reasoning behind the competency, strengthening the core understanding necessary to physicians of the future.
Written by expert educators and clinicians in geriatric medicine, Geriatric Practice is key resource for students in geriatric medicine, family and internal medicine, specialties, hospice and nursing home training, and all clinicians studying to work with aging patients.

Features
• The first competency based approach to geriatric medicine
• Features competency guidelines, quick reference appendices, and case studies to focus on the core competency requirements
• Chapters follow a consistent format for a uniform learning structure
• Written by experts in the field