Geriatrics Knowledge Curriculum/Log:  (P=Patient, R=Reading, L=Lectures)
 
Learning Methods:

Patients:  It is advisable that the resident keep a log of the patients seen in order to direct his/her reading and future patient experience.  Lectures and reading will facilitate learning.

References:

Handbook:  Geriatrics at your Fingertips, David Reuben, M.D. American Geriatric Society
National Institute of Aging: 
Up to Date
 


  1. Normal Aging

    Pharmacology

    Cardiovascular 

    Pulmonary 

    Renal 

    Endocrine

  2. Management of Common Clinical Disorders in Geriatric Patients

    Delirium

    Urinary Incontinence

    BPH/Prostate cancer

    Falls and Gait Disturbance

    Pressure Ulcers

    Malnutrition

    Sensory Impairment

    Polyphamacy

  3. Pathophysiology, diagnoses and treatment of common chronic medical conditions in the elderly

    Hypertension

    Diastolic Dysfunction

    Diabetes Mellitus

    Osteoarthritis

    Osteoporosis

    Vascular Disease

  4. Components of a complete Geriatric Assessment
  5. Pre-operative and post-operative care of the elderly
  6. End of Life Care – pain management, advanced directives