TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Geriatric Palliative Care A1 - Young, Natalie C. A1 - Widera, Eric W. A2 - Walter, Louise C. A2 - Chang, Anna A2 - Chen, Pei A2 - Harper, G. Michael A2 - Rivera, Josette A2 - Conant, Rebecca A2 - Lo, Daphne A2 - Yukawa, Michi PY - 2021 T2 - Current Diagnosis & Treatment Geriatrics, 3e AB - Most serious illness occurs in adults aged 65 years and older. These illnesses are often characterized by their chronic nature, high prevalence of untreated symptoms, progressive physical and functional decline, and extensive family caregiver needs. Geriatric palliative care integrates the core competencies of these specialized fields of medicine with a goal of improving the care and enhancing the quality of life of these older adults living with serious illness. These competencies include high-quality symptom management, coordination of care, clear communication about medical conditions, matching a patient’s goals of care with the appropriate treatments, and family and caregiver support. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1180015046 ER -