Fig. 1.1 This figure gives a pictorial representation of the relationship between telepsychiatry, telemedicine, and telehealth. Telepsychiatry represents the application of telemedicine to psychiatric care while telemedicine sits under the…
Role Sample survey questions Referring physicians 1. Was your consultation question adequately addressed? 2. Were treatment recommendations clear? 3. Were interactions with remote staff positive and efficient? Technical staff 1. Was adequate time allotted…
Legal hierarchy of surrogate decision-makers (in order of priority): 1. The appointed guardian of the patient, if any 2. The appointed durable power of attorney for health care, if any…
Fig. 6.1 Kaplan-Meier Curve comparing patients (with ischemic heart disease or ≥2 comorbidities) choosing dialysis option versus conservative management (Source: Murtagh et al. [15]; Murtagh FE, Marsh JE, Donohoe P,…
Fig. 7.1 Algorithm for determining driving decision-making for an older person with dementia. Adapted from Bloedow and Adler [35]. Boxes indicate key components and sequence of decision points in the…
Use good clinical acumen when evaluating new drug therapy for older adults when this population is not representative of the study sample If engaging in clinical research, adequately justify exclusion…
Principle Definition Autonomy and respect for the individual A person’s ability to preserve decision-making and exert independence Consent and assent A person’s ability to give permission while understanding the trade-offs…
The utility and reliability of hospital and practitioner rating systems is currently limited due to the use of various, often unclear criteria It is important to be aware that some…
The main duties of medical providers are to protect the interests of vulnerable elderly patients by Knowing the statistics, morbidity, mortality, and red flags of elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation,…
Continuous, open communication is key to building trust and preventing conflict Providers should seek to understand each patient’s life outside the context of illness including understanding their values, hopes, and…
