GEMCAST

For the Show Notes, see the gemcast website: http://gempodcast.com/2015/11/11/high-risk-medications-and-adverse-drug-events/ Adverse drug events (ADEs) are a major problem among older adults who present to the Emergency Department. ADEs come in 5 types. 1 in 6 hospitalizations among older adults involves an ADE, and half of the hospitalizations for ADEs are deemed preventable. What medications sho...

Judith Tintinalli discusses her thoughts about caring for an older patient with a severe ICH as part of a multidisciplinary team. For the show notes and blog site, see: http://gempodcast.com/2015/11/11/15/ What does Dr. Tintinalli do when she has a dying patient and a family who needs help to make decisions and understand the options? – She gets involved. She calls the PCP. She gets palliative car...

Kevin Biese describes the signs and symptoms of delirium in older adults, and drops some pearls on how to manage it safely. For the shownotes and blog site, see: http://gempodcast.com/2015/11/11/diagnosing-and-managing-delirium-in-older-adults/ Welcome to GEMCAST! In this inaugural episode, first published 09/2015, Kevin Biese talks us through some practical tips for preventing, identifying, and m...