People always hear about getting a second opinion. Many people even threaten to “get a second opinion”, but never do, although, when they do, at least one study suggests, they often get a differing opinion. A 2005 Gallup Poll that surveyed 5,000 Americans found that about half reported “never” seeking a second opinion and only 3 percent… Continue reading The Importance of Getting a Second Opinion
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Working for Improvements in Geriatric Surgery
An alliance of medical and health organizations has completed the first comprehensive set of the highest possible surgical care standards for older adults. The report was published in the Annals of Surgery. “Hospital Standards to Promote Optimal Surgical Care of the Older Adult” is the culmination of a two-year evaluation by the Coalition of Quality… Continue reading Working for Improvements in Geriatric Surgery
What Is a Geriatric Specialist and Who Needs One?
We are living longer. The dramatic increase in life expectancy is one of the most notable achievements of the 20th century, with a ten-fold increase in the number of Americans over the age of 65. By 2060, people over 65 will number about 98 million, more than twice the number today, and will represent almost 22%… Continue reading What Is a Geriatric Specialist and Who Needs One?
Geriatric Care for a Diverse Population
New guidance from the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is designed to changes approaches to geriatric health care for an increasingly diverse population. Developed by a committee of experts in ethnogeriatrics (the study of how ethnicity and culture impact the health and well-being of older people), “Achieving High-Quality Multicultural Geriatric Care” outlines present health disparities and… Continue reading Geriatric Care for a Diverse Population