Utilization of Geriatric Consultation and Team-Based Care

Abstract

Geriatric surgical patients experience higher mortality and morbidity rates than their younger counterparts. Three models of geriatric surgical care are described, with a focus on people, plans, and evaluation. These models include geriatric consultation services, geriatric wards, and geriatric multidisciplinary teams. The optimal care plan should be definitive, aggressive, sustainable, safe, and effective, with consideration for patient treatment preferences and wishes.

Keywords: Acute care for elderly; Comprehensive geriatric assessment; G60 trauma; Geriatric consultation services; Geriatric evaluation and management; Geriatric multidisciplinary teams; Geriatric wards.