Geriatric Assessment
Objectives
Resources
Interactive Case Study
History of Presenting Complaint
Medical History
Medication History
Social History
ACAT Assessment
Interview - Mr and Mrs Doherty
Interview - Mr and Mrs Doherty
Assessment of Living Environment
Medication Review
perindopril
clopidogrel
gliclizide
Anginine
metformin
paracetamol
simvastatin
senokot
Medications prescribed by GP
Discussing medications
Physical Assessment
Treatment Outcome
Functional Assessment
ADL and IADL
Geriatric Depression Scale
GDS Image
Investigations
FBC
cholesterol
glucose
exercise stress test
electrolytes
thyroid function tests
ECG
chest x-ray
brain MRI
vitamin B12 and folate
gastroscopy/colonoscopy
Faecal Occult Blood Test
Angiogram
Falls Risk Assessment
Berg Balance Scale
Gait Assessment
Mrs Doherty's Assessment
Mr Doherty's Assessment
Pharmacological Management
Perindopril
clopidogrel
gliclizide
GTN spray
metformin
voltaren
simvastatin
senokot
amoxicillin
nitrazepam
Further multidisciplinary care
Social Worker
Occupational Therapist
Dietitian
Dentist
Pharmacist
Opthalmologist
Case Conclusion
CACP
HACC
Stage Summary
What are your main concerns about Mr and Mrs Doherty’s situation at this point? Please select your response/s and submit your answer to obtain feedback.
Mrs Doherty’s physical symptoms of weight loss, difficulty eating, constipation, chest pains and shortness of breath
Mrs Doherty’s non-compliance with taking some of her medications
Mr and Mrs Doherty’s ability to perform ADL’s and IDL’s and therefore their ability to remain living in the community
The Doherty’s lack of social support