TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Geriatric Assessment A1 - Johnston, Bree A1 - Reuben, David B. A2 - Williams, Brie A. A2 - Chang, Anna A2 - Ahalt, Cyrus A2 - Chen, Helen A2 - Conant, Rebecca A2 - Landefeld, C. Seth A2 - Ritchie, Christine A2 - Yukawa, Michi Y1 - 2014 N1 - T2 - Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Geriatrics, 2e AB - Geriatric assessment is a broad term that describes a clinical approach to older patients that goes beyond a traditional medical history and physical exam to include functional, social, and psychological domains that affect well-being and quality of life. Although geriatric assessment has been adapted to different settings, structures, and models of care, 4 key concepts inform the approach: the clinical site of care, prognosis, patient goals, and functional status. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1100065334 ER -