SGE004
Authors
Dr. Christina Shenvi
Course Description
Frailty is a clinical condition that is often overlooked or misdiagnosed yet can significantly impact patients and their care trajectories. Here we explore definitions, diagnostic tools, and important considerations when caring for a frail older adult in the Emergency Department.
Learning Objectives
- Define frailty as a clinical syndrome
- Identify risk factors for developing frailty
- Discuss frailty in the context of emergency department care
Run Time: ~ 30 minutes
Target Audience: Emergency Department Clinical Staff
SAGE Program
These courses were developed for the Syllabus for Advancing Geriatric EM Education (SAGE). They’re designed to help medical residents better understand how to manage geriatric patients in the ED.