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Published Online: 4 June 2004

Advice for Treating Geriatric Patients

Publication: Psychiatric News
Volume 39, Number 11
https://doi.org/10.1176/pn.39.11.0390026a
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Communicate closely with the patient's other treatment providers.
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Follow up on all laboratory tests.
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Obtain consent from the patient for all treatment procedures.
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Document the patient's responses to medications, as well as reassessments of the patient's clinical status and any change made to his or her treatment.
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Review all drug manufacturer alerts.
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When appropriate, involve family members during information-gathering efforts and in getting patients to adhere to treatment.
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