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GME5101 Geriatric Medicine 1: An Overview
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 20
 
Description:

This unit introduces the theories of ageing and the principles of geriatric medicine and rehabilitation within the context of the broader health system.  Successful ageing, ethical decision-making, the role of the multidisciplinary team and the impact of ageing on pharmacotherapy are explored.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
M44Graduate Diploma of Family Medicine
M46Graduate Diploma of Geriatric Medicine
I28Master of Family Medicine
M45Master of Geriatric Medicine
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009