Hospitalization Risks
Elizabeth Phelan, MD, MS
Associate Professor
Division of Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine
School of Medicine
University of Washington
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
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Name three potential risks associated with hospitalization for older persons.
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Describe why older persons are especially susceptible to complications when hospitalized.
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Describe approaches to preventing complications and optimizing patient safety and outcomes.
[From the Winter 2013 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]