Palliative Care in Advanced Dementia - Curbside Consultation - American Family Physician
Apr 1, 2019 - What is the best way for family physicians to determine prognosis and applicability of palliative care for patients with dementia?
American Family Physician : Curbside Consultation
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2019/0401/p456.html
Geriatric Assessment: An Office-Based Approach - American Family Physician
Jun 15, 2018 - Family physicians should be proficient in geriatric assessment because, as society ages, older adults will constitute an increasing proportion of patients. Geriatric assessment evaluates medical, social, and environmental factors that influence overall well-being, and addresses ...
American Family Physician : Article
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2018/0615/p776.html
Are Atypical Antipsychotics Safe in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease? - Cochrane for ...
Aug 1, 2006 - Although the atypical antipsychotic medications risperidone (Risperdal) and olanzapine (Zyprexa) are modestly efficacious in reducing aggression, routine use is not justified. Both drugs are associated with serious adverse cerebrovascular events and extrapyramidal symptoms. Use of ...
American Family Physician : Cochrane for Clinicians
https://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0801/p414.html
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