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Ambulatory Care of the Elderly

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  • Comprehensive geriatric assessment forms the basis of the medical approach to optimizing health and wellness for older adults.

  • Goals of medical care should be customized and balance risks and benefits in a person-centered frame.

  • Communication and health literacy are important components of effective ambulatory care.

  • Advance care planning discussion and documentation are an important element of comprehensive care of older persons.

  • Transition management and referrals to community resources are important components of ambulatory care.

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  1. Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA

    Nadine Dubowitz M.D., Sonika Pandey M.D. & Elizabeth L. Cobbs M.D.

  2. George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA

    Nadine Dubowitz M.D., Sonika Pandey M.D. & Elizabeth L. Cobbs M.D.

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Dubowitz, N., Pandey, S., Cobbs, E.L. (2018). Ambulatory Care of the Elderly. In: Nair, B. (eds) Geriatric Medicine. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3253-0_11

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