The vision and role of geriatric oncology in surgical treatment of the elderly patient

AbstractReflecting the worldwide aging trend and close association of aging with cancer, geriatric oncology is now growing beyond its pioneer years. Nevertheless, geriatric oncology in the gynecologic field is in the beginning stage; indeed, there is no geriatric specialist who is trained in this particular field of gynecologic oncology. Therefore, we held the first workshop in geriatric gynecologic oncology. In this review, we summarize what we discussed at the workshop and provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancer in elderly individuals.

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Role of Early Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Prophylaxis in the Surgical Treatment of Degenerative Spinal Diseases in the Elderly Patients

Surgical Science ◽

10.4236/ss.2016.79054 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 07 (09) ◽

pp. 375-380

Author(s):

Carlo Doria ◽

Gianfilippo Caggiari ◽

Giulia Raffaella Mosele ◽

Leonardo Puddu ◽

Paolo Tranquilli Leali

Keyword(s):

Molecular Weight ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Low Molecular Weight Heparin ◽

The Elderly ◽

Low Molecular Weight ◽

Spinal Diseases ◽

Heparin Prophylaxis

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The Role of the Law and Legal Profession and Relationship to the Psychiatric Consultant

10.1093/med/9780199374656.003.0039 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Patricia R. Recupero

Keyword(s):

Elderly Patient ◽

Forensic Psychiatry ◽

Expert Witness ◽

The Elderly ◽

Legal Assistance ◽

Legal Proceedings ◽

Legal Professionals ◽

Elder Law ◽

Basic Understanding

Understanding the roles of laws, regulations, and legal professionals is important to the successful practice of geriatric forensic psychiatry, as geriatric psychiatrists may be among the first clinicians to recognize an elderly person’s need for legal assistance. In working with attorneys, psychiatrists will find it helpful to gain a basic understanding of different aspects of elder law and the ethical obligations of attorneys. This chapter discusses professional ethical codes and rules that lawyers are held to and how these relate to working with the geriatric psychiatrist in assisting an elderly client. When working with an attorney or a court, the geriatric psychiatrist may serve as a consultant, expert witness, educator, or as the treating clinician for a patient involved in legal proceedings. Some degree of reciprocal education is often necessary: the physician can help the attorney learn about a client’s condition (such as its prognosis, treatment, and current or expected impact on cognition and functional status), and the attorney can help the physician to understand how different laws, regulations, or legal professionals may be helpful to the elderly patient or client.

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Early Home Rehabilitation for the Patient with a Hip Fracture

British Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1177/030802269205500909 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 55 (9) ◽

pp. 351-354 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Deirdre Byers ◽

Martyn Parker

Keyword(s):

Elderly Patient ◽

Hip Fracture ◽

The Elderly ◽

Occupational Therapist ◽

Team Approach ◽

Home Service ◽

Hospital At Home ◽

At Home

This article is a report on the Peterborough hip fracture project, which is uniquely facilitated by the availability of the hospital at home service. It discusses the results of the first 44 months of the project and describes the role of the occupational therapist in this team approach to the management of the elderly patient with a broken hip.

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