The MDTea Presents... HELP!

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Help! is a mini-series of bite-sized learning sessions from the MDTea, covering some of the more common issues encountered when working with older adults. Using a problem-based approach, we'll teach you how to tackle each issue from the geriatrician's point of view.

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8 episodes
Updated Aug 5, 2020

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Aug 5, 2020 · 12 min
AF
Atrial fibrillation is the most common tachyarrhythmia in older people, but it can be surprisingly tricky to assess for and manage. In this episode we'll give you some simple tips and pointers that can save you when you're stuck.
Aug 5, 2020 · 11 min
Anaemia
Ever feel like all your patients are anaemic for no apparent reason? That's probably because anaemia is both common and complex! In this episode we'll present a simple and systematic way to look for the cause, whilst keeping a holistic overview on things.
Aug 5, 2020 · 9 min
Bone Health
Fragility fractures are responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in older adults, but there are things we can do to prevent them. In this episode we outline the key elements of fracture risk assessment and osteoporosis management.
Aug 5, 2020 · 11 min
Falls
It can be hard to know where to start when assessing someone who's fallen; in this episode we present a clear structure for initial assessment and some pointers on where to go next with the information you've gathered.
Aug 5, 2020 · 9 min
Polypharmacy
Nothing satisfies a geriatrician like a good medication review. Why? Inappropriate polypharmacy causes all sorts of problems for older adults and identifying it can make you feel like a genius for the day! Here's how...
Aug 5, 2020 · 13 min
UTI
Although it's fairly common in older adults, urinary tract infection is frequently over-diagnosed and antibiotics over-prescribed. Join us as we talk you through an effective assessment for UTI and demystify the dipstick once and for all!
Aug 5, 2020 · 10 min
Confusion
A broad enough topic to leave anyone feeling muddled... but in this episode we've picked out just five useful questions to identify delirium, and a few simple dos and don'ts when managing it.
Aug 4, 2020 · 39 sec
TRAILER
Help! is a mini-series of bite-sized learning sessions from the MDTea, covering some of the more common issues encountered when working with older adults. Using a problem-based approach, we'll teach you how to tackle each issue from the geriatrician's point of view.