Accompanying an Older Adult to a Doctor's Visit

Learning about the diagnosis of an illness can be overwhelming. For older patients who may have sensory loss or potential mental complications, understanding and remembering the doctor’s orders can be even more difficult. Geriatrician Mark Supiano, MD, shares tips and strategies patients and doctors can use to make sure they completely understand their diagnosis and effectively communicate everything needed to provide the best health care.

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Accompanying an Older Adult to a Doctor's Visit

From imw July 21, 2016

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Learning about the diagnosis of an illness can be overwhelming. For older patients who may have sensory loss or potential mental complications, understanding and remembering the doctor’s orders can be even more difficult. Geriatrician Mark Supiano, MD, shares tips and strategies patients and doctors can use to make sure they completely understand their diagnosis and effectively communicate everything needed to provide the best health care.

Tags: u0507532elder careaginggeriatrics

Date Recorded: July 27, 2016
Health Topics (The Scope Radio): Family Health and Wellness
Appears In: Radio Scope 2016 Scope Health Library

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