Geriatric Medicine Grand Rounds presentation by Dr. Alishya Burrell
Topic: What we talk about when we talk about older adults: the hidden curriculum geriatric medicine
OBJECTIVES:
- Discuss examples of why language such as “failure to cope” can be problematic when caring for older adults
- Define features of the hidden curriculum
- Identify how the hidden curriculum potentially affects learners and patient care
- Reflect on individual values affecting purpose of admission for an older adult
- Identify the role of progress notes in progressive collaborative refinement