Preventive Services
William R. Phillips, MD, MPH
Professor
Family Medicine
School of Medicine
University of Washington
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, you should be able to:
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Review recent recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for the care of the older adult.
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Discuss special considerations for evidence-based prevention in older adults.
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Review current USPSTF methods for evaluating evidence and formulating recommendations.
[From the Spring 2014 Geriatric Healthcare Lecture Series]