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The Future of Geriatrics: A Podcast with Jerry Gurwitz, Ryan Chippendale, and Mike Harper

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary What does the future hold for geriatrics? Historically, answers generally lamented the ever increasing need for geriatrics without a corresponding growth in the number of specialists in the field. On today’s podcast, we are going to do a deep dive on the future of geriatrics with three amazing guests.

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How Hospice Supports Families

1-800-HOSPICE

On the other hand, the trend of more Americans dying at home also presents challenges for families that we may have not seen for a century. In: Huria A, Balducci L, editors: Geriatric Oncology: Treatment, Assessment, and Management. 2004 Dec 1;161(12):2257-62. Why Families Need Support When People Die at Home. References.

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Meet Nicole Reid, Poison Control Nurse

Minority Nurse

I worked in that sector for three years until 2004 when I was hired by the American Association of Poison Control Centers as a Research Associate. Others have a more academic focus and enjoy publishing their research and presenting it at national conferences. I took a roundabout path into poison control nursing.

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