Geriatric Problems in General Practice

Speciality Primary health care - Geriatrics

Organizer Amal Hamoud Aljehaidli

CME/CPD Provider Faculty of primary healthcare - KIMS

Scheduled date(s):

From 13 February 2024 To 15 February 2024

Aims And Objectives

o To familiarize the residents with common geriatric problems o To explain the holistic approach in geriatric patients

Content Outline

• Improve knowledge and applied knowledge in medical practice of common problems in geriatric problems including • Functional assessment of geriatrics according to local guideline. • Home visit assessment • Dementia • Confusion • Mental health • Infections • Mobility problems and risk of falls • Osteoporosis • Visual and hearing problems • Polypharmacy • Geriatric abuse or neglect

Target Audience

residents and trainers around 65