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Geriatric Gastroenterology: The Geriatrician’s Perspective

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Aging trends confirm a population with longer life expectancy, many living to be octogenarians and centenarians. This group differs in that it has a greater likelihood for functional and cognitive disorders and additional comorbidity. With this background, the specialist including the gastroenterologist must adopt an approach that differs from that to the young patient; one can anticipate difficulties in preparing for a diagnostic procedure and comprehending the purpose for diagnostic testing or management. Physiological age must be given importance over chronological age; the ultimate goal should be restoration of functional status where possible, understanding risks involved, adherence to the patient’s wishes and keeping quality of life foremost in mind.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY, USA

    T. S. Dharmarajan MD, FACP, AGSF (Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean)

  2. Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center (North Division), 600 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY, 10466, USA

    T. S. Dharmarajan MD, FACP, AGSF (Vice Chairman)

  3. Division of Geriatrics, Montefiore Medical Center (North Division), 600 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY, 10466, USA

    T. S. Dharmarajan MD, FACP, AGSF (Clinical Director)

  4. Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program, Montefiore Medical Center (North Division), 600 East 233rd Street, Bronx, NY, 10466, USA

    T. S. Dharmarajan MD, FACP, AGSF (Program Director)

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  1. Hospital, Department of Medicine, Saint Peter’s University, 254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, 08901, New Jersey, USA

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Dharmarajan, T.S., Dharmarajan, T.S., Dharmarajan, T.S., Dharmarajan, T.S. (2012). Geriatric Gastroenterology: The Geriatrician’s Perspective. In: Pitchumoni, C., Dharmarajan, T. (eds) Geriatric Gastroenterology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1623-5_1

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