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Hospitals can be dangerous places for older adults. Cognitive impairment appears to change where the danger emanates from, but not the danger itself. Yet another example of why an understanding of the #geriatrics approach to care matters! #PALTC Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed)
From August JAMDA Journal Articles In Press: Did you know the nature of adverse events in older patients changes based on cognitive impairment? Our latest research dives into the differences and what this means for patient safety. Read details: bit.ly/3HkDUap