Geriatric Emergency Medicine Section

Geriatric Emergency Medicine

Our section is dedicated to improving the care provided to the elderly patient in the ED. Every day, you treat people in this fast-growing population. This population has specific needs that you must address in a caring and creative manner.

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September 13, 2024

AFHM Press Release

This programmatic measure assesses hospital commitment to improving care for patients ≥ 65 years of age receiving services in the hospital, operating room (OR), or emergency department (ED).

August 21, 2024

ACEP's GEDA Accreditation Featured by NPR - Older adults are often misdiagnosed. Specialized ERs and trained clinicians can help.

As the population of older adults expands rapidly, more attention is being paid to how to successfully treat them.

June 26, 2024

Upcoming GEMS meetings and educational opportunities

Take a look at the upcoming GEMS meetings and educational opportunities for the remainder of 2024 (PDF)!

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