Training in Geriatric Medicine and the Curriculum Dr Oliver J Corrado
Training in Geriatric Medicine and the Curriculum Dr Oliver J Corrado
Training in Geriatric Medicine and the Curriculum Dr Oliver J Corrado
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The <strong>Geriatric</strong> Medic<strong>in</strong>e Registrar <strong>Curriculum</strong><br />
Aim of <strong>the</strong> curriculum is to provide <strong>the</strong> tra<strong>in</strong>ee with<br />
necessary, knowledge, skills <strong>and</strong> behaviours to<br />
practise as a specialist <strong>in</strong> geriatric medic<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> any<br />
cl<strong>in</strong>ical sett<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• Undertake comprehensive assessment of an older<br />
person, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g mood, cognition, gait <strong>and</strong> nutrition<br />
• Diagnose <strong>and</strong> manage acute illness <strong>in</strong> old age<br />
• Diagnose <strong>and</strong> manage patients with chronic disease<br />
<strong>and</strong> disability<br />
• Supervise older patients’ rehabilitation with a<br />
multidiscipl<strong>in</strong>ary team
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