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