Question

Do physical ailments manifest differently in a geriatric patient verses other patient populations? give an example and how the ma would demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity in their communications

Answer 1

Aging decreases immunity level so they have very weak defense against disease.

Further explanation

Geriatric patients

Older patients with chronic illness and physical problem are called geriatric patients.

Common geriatric problems

Some of very common problems are following

 Bladder problems

 Weight loss

 Weak immunity

 Depression

 Slow metabolism

 Osteoporosis

 Cognitive health

 Malnutrition

 Eyesight issues

Geriatrician

Such doctors which is trained or specialized to deal the older patients is called Geriatric physician or Geriatrician. They deal them with proper care. As older people become sensitive, so geriatrician deal them in a very professional way and mostly they discuss the patient’s history with their family members and give them proper instruction about regular checkup, medication and walk to maintain their health.

How to deal elderly patients?

 Provide them comfortable environment

 Use loud voice and clear language or detailed conservation as they have hearing problems

 Listen them with full attention as they speak slowly

 Do not interrupt while they are talking

 Deal them with love and care

 Recommend low dose medicine  

Answer details

Subject: Biology

Level: High school

Key words

• Geriatric patients

• Common geriatric problems

• Geriatrician

• How to deal elderly patients?

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Answer 2

Physical ailments manifest differently in a geriatric patient compared to other patient population since geriatric patient already has weak immune system which is more susceptible to diseases. In regard to their bone density they too have low density that can be at risk for ailment such as osteoporosis, bone fractures,osteoarthritis and etc. One then should be able to demonstrate professionalism and sensitivity by having proper communication by conveying words to elders in a proper manner and being patient in case they do not get it or can do it right away. One should also include exercises that elders can easily adapt.