Assessing Knowledge Base on Geriatric Competencies for Emergency Medicine Residents

Introduction: Emergency care of older adults requires specialized knowledge of their unique physiology, atypical presentations, and care transitions. Older adults often require distinctive assessment, treatment and disposition. Emergency medicine (EM) residents should develop expertise and efficienc...

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Main Authors: Teresita M. Hogan, Bhakti Hansoti, Shu B. Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2014-07-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/7qh10336