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Rull, Gary; Rosher, Richard B.; Robinson, Sherry; McCann-Stone, Nancy – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2008
The critical need for physicians to become entrenched in the issues of older drivers and public safety is the focus of a training initiative developed as a component of an innovative geriatrics curriculum, Aging (Couple) Across the Curriculum. As the number of aging drivers in the United States rises, physicians can play an important role in…
Descriptors: Medical Education, Physicians, Geriatrics, Driver Education
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Cravens, David D.; Mehr, David R.; Campbell, James D.; Armer, Jane; Kruse, Robin L.; Rubenstein, Laurence Z. – Journal of Rural Health, 2005
Context: Home-based comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) has been effective in urban areas but has had little study in rural areas. CGA involves medical history taking, a physical exam, and evaluation of functional status, mental status, cognitive status, gait and balance, medications, vision, extent of social supports, and home safety. We…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Rural Areas, Rural Urban Differences, Physical Examinations
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Powers, James; Pichert, James W.; Habermann, Ralf; Ribble, Rachel – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2004
This pilot study's purpose was to evaluate behavioral changes among medical directors and physicians following CME on risk management in long-term care (LTC) facilities. The setting was a satellite conference at the AGS Meeting Symposium 2000. CME participants included 51 medical directors, attending physicians, and nurses. Evaluations were based…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Physicians, Nurses, Risk Management