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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Flashcards

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Define CGA

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a multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary, diagnostic process to determine the medical, psychological and functional capabilities of a frail older person in order to develop a coordinated and integrated plan for treatment and long term follow up

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What are the five components of CGA?

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Medical 
Psychological 
Functional 
Social 
Environmental
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Who are the people involved in CGA?

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Geriatrician 
Social worker
Physiotherapist
OT 
Case manager
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What are the basic ADLS?

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Washing 
transferring
toileting 
continence
walking 
dressing
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What are the instrumental ADLs

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Housework 
shopping 
preparing meals 
using telephone
managing meds
finances
transport
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How is a CGA carried out?

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Assessment - stratified problem list - bespoke management plan - goals - back to assessment

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