New physician tools on self-management and geriatric medical education
Physician resource guide to patient self-management support (PDF, 1MB)
This new physician resource guide was developed to increase the awareness and use of self-management support in clinical practice.
Physician tip sheet for self-management support (PDF, 482KB)
This tip sheet will help physicians support their patient to make healthy behavior changes
Printable office work sheets from the tip sheet
Geriatric competencies for medical schools (PDF, 205KB)
These twenty-six geriatric competencies were initiated by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) to guide education standards to ensure that every geriatric patient is receiving appropriate care.
Resources to learn more about each competency can be downloaded from the POGOe Web site.
Other tools
Medical Management of the Home Care Patient: Guidelines for Physicians (PDF, 870KB)
This guide was developed to promote home care as a collaborative effort between the patient, physician, family and other health care professionals with the goal of maintaining the home care patient's maximal level of comfort, function, and health.
Guidelines for the Use of Assistive Technology: Evaluation Referral Prescription (PDF, 493KB)
This guide was developed for primary care physicians to help them efficiently and effectively meet the needs of their patients with disabilities and address the barriers faced when dealing with assistive technology.
Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of Dementia: A Practical Guide for Primary Care Physicians
This practical guide was developed to aid primary care physicians in the initial diagnosis of the disorder, management and treatment from diagnosis to end of life, and supportive interventions for family caregivers.
These guides can be obtained by contacting an AMA customer service representative at (800) 621-8335.
Content provided by: Aging and Community Health