Emergency Care of an Older Adult with Complex Care Needs

Authors

Muhammad Adnan Khan, Department of Geriatrics, MetroHealth System, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland OHFollow
Himika Dalia, Department of Geriatrics, MetroHealth System, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland OHFollow
Michelle Dietz, Department of Geriatrics, MetroHealth System, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland OHFollow

Abstract

In this case report, we demonstrate the application of a stepwise guiding approach for older adults with complex care needs who present to the emergency department. It also highlights the challenges encountered during the implementation of these principles, and sheds light on the factors affecting the management of complex older populations. This case report emphasizes the pressing need for the development of a standardized protocol tailored to emergency physicians, addressing the unique needs of complex-multimorbid older adults, and overcoming the system barriers in emergency care.

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Recommended Citation

Khan, Muhammad Adnan; Dalia, Himika; and Dietz, Michelle (2024) "Emergency Care of an Older Adult with Complex Care Needs," Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17294/2694-4715.1075
Available at: https://institutionalrepository.aah.org/jgem/vol5/iss2/2