Trauma Consults by Geriatricians: Looking Into the Black Box

The conceptual framework, targeting of older adults, and content of a targeted geriatric trauma consult (GTC) performed by geriatricians at a Level 1 trauma center are highlighted. The GTC is designed to optimize patient care through comprehensive assessment and to interrupt the disablement process....

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Main Authors: Stephan F. Duran, Lauren Mazzurco DO, Robert M. Palmer MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2018-12-01
Series:Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721418817668