Decision Making in Geriatrics
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2009-11-20T15:44:26Z
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The geriatric population has the most extensive use of medical services. Their medical issues are complex and often aggravated by the need for surrogate decision making. The Erickson Health Medical Group’s model of geriatric practice will be described. Broad introduction to decision making in Geriatrics will be presented.
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Paper presented at the 1st International Symposium on Understanding Health Benefits and Risks: Empowering Patients and Citizens. Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. May 29, 2009