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Geriatrics and internal medicine.

R N Butler

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |December 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Medical education must prioritize geriatric medicine to address the health needs of the elderly. Enhancing training and certification programs is crucial for improving care for older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Medical Education
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The growing elderly population necessitates a stronger focus on geriatric medicine within medical education.
    • Current medical training inadequately prepares specialists to address the complex health issues of older adults.
    • Attitudinal, economic, and epidemiologic factors influence the teaching and practice of geriatric medicine.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical need for intensified commitment to geriatric medicine education at all professional levels.
    • To discuss factors influencing the teaching and practice of geriatric medicine.
    • To review the Institute of Medicine's report on aging and medical education and propose roles for professional bodies.

    Main Methods:

    • Discussion of intellectual, epidemiologic, economic, and attitudinal factors.

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  • Review of the Institute of Medicine's report on aging and medical education.
  • Analysis of graduate training opportunities and certification processes.

    • Main Results:

    • A positive philosophy emphasizing coping and disease reversibility is vital for geriatric care.
    • The American Board of Internal Medicine can enhance geriatric training and certification.
    • Self-evaluation within the medical profession is needed to improve elderly care.

    Conclusions:

    • Medical education must adapt to the increasing prevalence of geriatric health concerns.
    • Enhanced training and certification in geriatrics are essential for improving the quality of life for the elderly.
    • The medical profession has a responsibility to optimize care for older adults, a valuable national resource.