The Latest from The Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Managing Older Adults with Presumed COVID-19 in the Emergency Department: A Rational Approach to Rationing

May 21, 2020

Tony Rosen, MD MPH, Lauren E. Ferrante MD MHS, Shan W. Liu MD SD, Emily A. Benton MD, Mary R. Mulcare MD, Michael E. Stern M, Kevin Biese MD, Ula Hwang MD MPH, Martine Sanon MD

This invited editorial is in the context of the American Geriatrics Society's position paper on age-related considerations in resource allocation during the COVID-19 era. The authors describe their current experience in the emergency department and they reflect on how the concepts of the AGS position paper could be implemented in the Emergency Department.

Launching an Emergency Department Telehealth Program During COVID-19: Real-World Implementations for Older Adults

May 11, 2020

Kelly J. Ko, PhD, Michael M Kurliand, MS, BSN, RN, Kevin M. Curtis, MD, MS, Christopher M Palmer, MD, Michelle S. Naimer, MD, MHSc, Scott W Rodi, MD, MPH, Zia Agha, MD, MS

COVID-19 has led to a dramatic increase in the use of telehealth services, particularly with older adults, who are at highest risk of potential infection and mortality.

Palliative Care Considerations for Older Adults in the Emergency Department During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 7, 2020

Martine Sanon, MD, Ayla Pelleg, MD, Claire Ankuda, MD, and Emily Chai, MD

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has only increased the need for geriatric and palliative care expertise in the ED.