GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it?

Screening 119

Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT 119

Adventures of a Sick Doctor

MARCH 24, 2020

Ideally, every encounter between a healthcare professional and a patient right now would be carried out in the correct PPE. This would protect both the patient and the caregiver and ensure that enough people are well enough to provide healthcare to the hordes that need it. Or not wearing any protective gear at all?

Healthcare 100

Healthcare GP Hospital Healthcare Professional 100

BMJ

AUGUST 20, 2021

This could suggest an overall choice in this patient group to avoid interaction with healthcare professionals, or could reflect an inability to seek care brought about by reduced public transport services, reduced family support, or fears of leaving the home.

Primary Care 40

Primary Care Supply Chain General Practitioner Vaccination 40