An approach to the older patient in the emergency department

• Autores: Adam Perry, Jonny Macias Tejada, Don- Melady
• Localización: Clinics in geriatric medicine, ISSN 0749-0690, Vol. 34, Nº. 3, 2018, págs. 299-311
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Older adults are a rapidly growing, high-risk, unique emergency department (ED) patient population. ED provider perspectives and ED processes must evolve to better serve their complex care requirements. A more comprehensive approach to older ED patients requires routine, standardized assessment of cognitive impairment, atypical presentations, functional impairment, medication management, trauma, and end-of-life issues. A senior-friendly approach enhances patient safety, quality of care, and patient, caregiver and provider satisfaction.