FM Rounds #15: Interesting cases in Hospital Medicine

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English - February 07, 2024 19:30 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MB
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Older adults can often present with moderate-severe intensity general symptoms and a broad workup may need to be supplemented with a detailed history. In this case, we explore one such case of an older adult with cryptic abdominal pain.

1. Understand the importance of a detailed and organized history in accurately diagnosing acute medical issues.

2. Acknowledging age-related biases and their role in medical care.

3. Highlight the central role of family discussions with geriatric patients.