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Principles of Geriatric Emergency Medicine SAEM Emergency Care of the Elder Person:  Instructor's Manual http://decode-medicine.blogspot.com/
The patient’s presentation is frequently complex.
Common diseases present atypically in this age group.
The confounding effects of comorbid diseases must be considered.
Polypharmacy is common and may be a factor in presentation, diagnosis, and management.
Recognition of the possibility for cognitive impairment is important.
Some diagnostic tests may have different normal values.
The likelihood of decreased functional reserve must be anticipated.
Social support systems may not be adequate, and patients may need to rely on caregivers.
A knowledge of baseline functional status is essential for evaluating new complaints.
Health problems must be evaluated for associated psychosocial adjustment.
The emergency department encounter is an opportunity to assess important conditions in the patient’s personal life.

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