Question 1

assuming you, as a geriatric physician, contracted by either a teaching hospital or a corporation operating --- --- several nursing homes for profit, are charged with examining residents at one or more nursing homes and one such resident discloses being:

Accepted Answer

Elder : Elder abuse is a crime. All of us, physicians, nurses, social workers and other staff who work with older individuals and those who do not, are legally and ethically required to report suspected abuse to appropriate authorities. I have attached a link to elder abuse hotlines by state and also a link to a document describing signs of elder abuse.

Question 2

at what age should you consider seeing geriatrics doctor?

Accepted Answer

65 or older: A geriatrician is a physician with additional training in caring for the elderly. An internist or family doctor; a geriatrician generally sees individuals that are frail or have complex medical issues. Therefore, some geriatricians may see younger adults too  that have multiple medical problems that affect their function(like those with MS or als).

Question 3

geriatrics doctors: are there specific physical exercises you recommend to senior or physical metrics they should track (i.e. balance/strength)?

Accepted Answer

Walking not running: Lately moderate wt lifting has been getting more interest.-- my physician father used to say" live a life  of moderation, ; it will be a longer one".

Question 4

should i talk to a geriatric doctor about my dementia symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A geriatric physician is trained to recognize signs and symptoms of dementia.

Question 5

my doctor quit general practice and went to geriatric practice. all i need is to get my prescription refilled. triamterene 37.5mg hctz 25mg caps 1 night and 1 morning. what would it cost to get prescription authorization from your company?

Accepted Answer

: You'll have to look up the fees on the paid portion of this website. No guarantees that the prescription will be written. Why not see a local physician?

Question 6

is there a type of doctor for young adults, like there are pediatricians and geriatricians?

Accepted Answer

No...: Your typical family physician or internist would be the type of doctor for younger and older adults.

Question 7

is there a medical doctor that specializes in giving massages?

Accepted Answer

No: There are no doctors that specialize in massages to my knowledge.

Question 8

what kind of physician specializes in bone strength?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic surgeon: Physicians specially trained to help with bone problems of all sorts including bone health, disease, strength and weakness regarding bones of all types.

Question 9

can physicians assistants specialize in anything?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Pa's have a general training and are very adaptable.  Most are used to supplement general physician practices.  But some work in specialized clinics and become very knowledgeable about a specific area.  For instance the main cancer center in seattle has many pas who manage cancer patients with a very high level of sophistication.

Question 10

can physician assistants specialize in anything?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Physician assistants (pa's) can have special knowledge in certain areas, such as pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics, etc... Their specialization is usually due to working in the particular specialty for several years. Some pa schools may have programs to help pa's specialize. Licensing rules vary from state to state, so there may or may not be state recognition of any specialized pa's.

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Assuming you, as a geriatric physician, contracted by either a teaching hospital or a corporation operating --- --- several nursing homes for profit, are charged with examining residents at one or more nursing homes and one such resident discloses being:

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At what age should you consider seeing geriatrics doctor?

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Geriatrics doctors: are there specific physical exercises you recommend to senior or physical metrics they should track (i.e. balance/strength)?

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Should i talk to a geriatric doctor about my dementia symptoms?

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My doctor quit general practice and went to geriatric practice. all i need is to get my prescription refilled. triamterene 37.5mg hctz 25mg caps 1 night and 1 morning. what would it cost to get prescription authorization from your company?

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Is there a type of doctor for young adults, like there are pediatricians and geriatricians?

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Is there a medical doctor that specializes in giving massages?

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What kind of physician specializes in bone strength?

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Can physicians assistants specialize in anything?

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Can physician assistants specialize in anything?

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