Geriatrics Exam Review: Comprehensive Overview of Aging & Care for Physician Assistants
Geriatrics Exam Review: Comprehensive Overview of Aging & Care for Physician Assistants Prepare for your physician assistant certification exam with this comprehensive review of geriatrics from A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants by Claire Babcock O'Connell and Thea Cogan-Drew. This summary covers key aspects of aging, clinical assessment, prevention, pharmacology, rehabilitation, palliative care, and common syndromes affecting elderly patients. Watch the podcast summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more clinical exam prep and geriatric care insights. Understanding Aging Life Expectancy: Average US life expectancy ~80 years; individuals 65+ expected to live additional 19-20 years. Clinical Impact: Aging increases chronic diseases and healthcare needs; affects organ systems variably. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Multifaceted Evaluation: Cognitive, physical, psy...