Geriatric Basics for the Neurohospitalist

Heckmann JG, Kraus J, Lang C (2018)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2018

Journal

Neurohospitalist SAGE Publications

Book Volume: 8

Pages Range: 92-101

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.1177/1941874417738697

Abstract

Due to the increasing age of the population, neurohospitalists are more frequently caring for old and very old people. Fundamental definitions and topics related to geriatric medicine are therefore of particular importance. In this review, common issues encountered in geriatric patients hospitalized on the neurology service are discussed. Focus is put on the geriatric assessment, multiprofessional diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, geriatric syndromes, pharmacotherapy of the aged, delirium, pain, and palliative management as they are relevant for the neurohospitalist. In addition, ethical questions are addressed.

Authors with CRIS profile

Christoph Lang Medizinische Fakultät

Additional Organisation(s)

Department of Neurosurgery

Involved external institutions

Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Heckmann, J.G., Kraus, J., & Lang, C. (2018). Geriatric Basics for the Neurohospitalist. Neurohospitalist, 8(2), 92-101. https://doi.org/10.1177/1941874417738697

MLA:

Heckmann, Josef G., Joerg Kraus, and Christoph Lang. "Geriatric Basics for the Neurohospitalist." Neurohospitalist 8.2 (2018): 92-101.

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