The Carlat Geriatric Psychiatry Report

Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychiatry (April/May/June) | 2024

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Learning Objectives, Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychiatry, CGPR, April/May/June 2024

April 1, 2024

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Navigating Ethical Challenges in Geriatric Psychiatry

April 1, 2024
Meera Balasubramaniam, MD

Treatment of older adults comes with specific ethical challenges. Here we show you how to evaluate an older adult’s capacity to live independently, manage their finances, and drive safely. We also discuss advance healthcare planning and how to spot elder abuse.

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Ethical Principles and Capacity Assessment in Dementia Care

April 1, 2024
Paul Appelbaum, MD

Dr. Appelbaum provides suggestions on adapting a capacity assessment for people with dementia. 


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Failure to Thrive in Older Adults

April 1, 2024
Julia Cromwell, MD and Diana S. Kim, MD

Many older adults labeled with FTT eventually receive a medical diagnosis. Beyond addressing depression and treating the underlying medical illnesses, we suggest additional interventions to improve a patient’s functioning.

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Managing Behavioral and Psychological Disturbances in the Nursing Home

April 1, 2024
Maureen C. Nash, MD

Dr. Maureen Nash shares how CMS regulations for using antipsychotics in nursing homes affects quality of care.

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Antidepressants and Hyponatremia

April 1, 2024
Heather Robles, PharmD and Talia Puzantian, PharmD, BCPP

A brief review of hyponatremia including medications that cause it, symptoms to look out for, and how to prevent and treat this common side effect.

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Can a Ketogenic Drink Improve Cognition in Mild Cognitive Impairment?

April 1, 2024
Susan L. Siegfreid, MD

Drinking a proprietary ketogenic drink appears to improve cognition in mild cognitive impairment.

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Therapy in Dementia? Choose CBT

April 1, 2024
Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD, MSN, MPA, MSc

In MCI or dementia, CBT is the only psychological intervention that improves depression, quality of life, and ADLs.

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CME Post-Test, Ethical Issues in Geriatric Psychiatry, CGPR, April/May/June 2024

April 1, 2024

By successfully completing the test you will be awarded a certificate for 2 CME credit.

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