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Acute Mental Status Changes and Over-the-Counter Medications in Older Adults,ed likely secondary to hypercalcemia and digoxin toxicity precipitated by Tums overconsumption for abdominal pain. After clinical improvement, the patient shared that she took the Tums rather than ask her family for a ride to the doctor. This case highlights the importance of caregiver burden, geria

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,Österr. Ingenieur- und Architekten-Verein,eriatric ED care have been developed in the United States, Australia, Great Britain, and other countries around the world. These guidelines recommend use of a multidisciplinary team in the ED to help address underlying health-related needs of older adults. This team may involve specialized nurses su

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https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-94484-0ure and environment. In doing so, presentation to the emergency department can present an opportunity to connect the patient with outpatient medical and social services best suited to his/her needs. The case that follows illustrates an approach to workup, treatment, and patient-centered navigation o

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Book 2019giver stress, or unstable living situation. These non-emergent conditions are rarely addressed during a typical ED visit due to lack of resources, significant patient volumes, and the need for rapid turnover of care spaces. The predominant management strategy of emergency physicians to handle these