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Addressing the unique needs of older adults in the emergency department: An important yet neglected issue

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Assad Touraj
Assad Touraj

Abstract

As the number of older adults seeking care in emergency departments (EDs) continues to rise, it is imperative that we prioritize research and reforms to enhance geriatric emergency care. The challenges facing older patients in the ED are multifaceted and complex.

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Shadyab AH, Castillo EM, Chan TC, Tolia VM. Developing and Implementing a Geriatric Emergency Department (GED): Overview and Characteristics of GED Visits. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2021;61(2):131–9.

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