2007-2008

 

April 2008: Improving pain detection in older patients

23 Apr 2008

How does pain present differently in older patients? How should pain be assessed in primary care? What is the key to providing adequate analgesia?

April 2008: Awareness key in managing depression in later life

23 Apr 2008

How common is depression in older people? What screening tools are recommended? Which patients are at risk of suicide?

April 2007: Managing disorders of the ageing eye

01 Apr 2007

What are the normal age-related changes to the eye? When should a patient with a cataract be referred for surgery? What new treatments are available for age-related maculopathy?

April 2007: Identifying risk can reduce fall rates

01 Apr 2007

Can primary care screening for falls in the elderly make a difference? Are the NICE guidelines on falls relevant to primary care? When should GPs consider referral to a specialist falls service?

April 2007: Investigating and treating dementia in primary care

01 Apr 2007

When should dementia be suspected in a patient presenting with memory problems? When should a patient with memory problems be referred to secondary care? Which patients with dementia should be started on cholinesterase inhibitors?