“Elders?” “Older Adults?” “Seniors?” Language Matters
March 21, 2012
In a recent paper, some colleagues and I held the position that clinicians should routinely offer to discuss prognosis with…
Blogs to Boards: Question 1
March 16, 2012
This is the first in a series of 41 posts from both GeriPal and Pallimed to get our physician readers ready for the hospice…
Beers Criteria Contest: Submit the Craziest Medication Combinations
March 7, 2012
A colleague of mine recently told me of an encounter with a new elderly patient referred to her practice. What…
The 3rd Annual GeriPal/Pallimed Party is Coming to an AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly Near You
March 7, 2012
It is back on – the 3rd annual GeriPal/Pallimed Party during the AAHPM and HPNA Annual Assembly! This year’s party will…
When Surrogates Override the DNR: A Terrific Geriatrics and Palliative Care Teaching Video
March 6, 2012
I’d like to draw GeriPal readers’ attention to a terrific article from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society called, “When…
The Dangers of Fleet Enemas
February 23, 2012
The dangers of oral sodium phosphate preparations are fairly well known in the medical community. In 2006 the FDA issued…
Final Chapter: Californians’ Attitudes and Experiences with Death and Dying
February 21, 2012
A new survey commissioned by the California HealthCare Foundation gives some great insight into the attitudes and experiences that Californians…
Notes from the Field: Chiapas Round 2
February 13, 2012
I am fortunate to be back at the Hospital San Carlos, in Chiapas, Mexico for two weeks. I am again…
Awarding Residents With Interests in Academic Geriatrics
February 11, 2012
Applications for the second annual Geriatrics Scholarship Award Summit are now open to ACGME interns and residents in Internal Medicine…
The language of dementia
February 8, 2012
I didn’t know my Grandmother very well as I was growing up. In fact, I’m not sure I even liked…