February 15th, 2024: Preventative Medicine in Older Adults
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Institution/Department
Maine Medical Center
Publication Date
2-15-2024
Publisher
MaineHealth
City
Portland, Maine
Keywords
USPTF, AGS, Preventative Medicine, Geriatrics, Older Adults, Screening Recommendations, Cessation, Grand Rounds
Disciplines
Geriatrics
Recommended Citation
Dur, Jillian, "February 15th, 2024: Preventative Medicine in Older Adults" (2024). Department of Medicine Grand Rounds. 23.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/medicine_gr/23
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Objectives:
1. Identity and Review the USPTF and AGS (American Geriatrics Society) recommended screenings applicable to the geriatric population
2. Discuss models for predicting life expectancy and develop a framework for decision making regarding secondary prevention screening recommendations; particularly when to consider cessation
3. Consider other areas of preventative medicine that may help us provide more comprehensive care to older adults