# Case Study: Mr. Cooper

The role of the MDT in caring for older patients in the ED. 

The Context

Don Cooper is a 78-year-old man who has fallen at home where he lives independently. He came by ambulance because of a painful right hip and an inability to walk. Mr. Cooper lives alone in a two-storey house with a bathroom and bedroom on the second floor.

Watch to see how different professionals approach this case and the various contributions they make.

Emergency Physician

https://youtu.be/_E2j9fxdoEw

GEM Nurse

https://youtu.be/xXKL0-tAcK8

Occupational Therapist

https://youtu.be/Tfv6FZ3Nt-0

Physiotherapist

https://youtu.be/LQWXCHgUT30

Pharmacist

https://youtu.be/sbIEof_1GfU

How can an interdisciplinary team support the assessment of this patient?

Continue Your Learning

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These learning materials are informed by the Geri-EM Online courses titled "Functional Assessment and Transitions of Care for Older ED Patients" and "Emergency Management of Falls in the Older ED Patient." Take the full courses to continue your journey, or explore the course collection for more topics.

COURSE

GEM106 | Functional Assessment and Transitions of Care for Older ED Patients

Learn how to safely discharge older ED patients by assessing all components of their presentations. 

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COURSE

GEM103 | Emergency Management of Falls in the Older ED Patient

Explore how to approach the management of the routine patient who has fallen, and what constitutes an adequate ED work-up of the first-time or frequent faller

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Geri-EM Online

This 8-module collection provides in-depth knowledge about issues in geriatric emergency medicine through case-based learning. AMA and ANCC credits available.

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