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GERIATRIC MEDICINE Services Geriatric Medicine Services, located on the fifth floor of The Moncton Hospital, cares for patients with a wide variety of conditions, attends to a dynamic range of personal capabilities, assesses needs and facilitates improvements in function and coping skills. Patients are admitted to Geriatric Medicine through consultations with geriatric physicians. Primary care is provided by the patient's own family doctor. Older persons and their caregivers will be able to make informed decisions regarding their treatment and quality of life as a result of comprehensive multidimensional assessment and consultation. A priority of South-East Regional Health Authority's health system is to provide timely access of specialized geriatric services for the complex needs of the elderly, and that following discharge, each patient is able to function suitably and safely. The Geriatric Medicine Services includes a Geriatric Unit, Geriatric Assessment Clinic, Outreach clinics as well as inpatient and outpatient consultation services. Inpatient and outpatient consultation services are performed to determine if inpatients would benefit from the services of the geriatric team, and to determine what services or treatment management would assist outpatients to remain at home. Referrals are by the primary care physician, and inpatients referred to a geriatrician will be seen within 24 to 48 hours. The acute, primary and continuing care sectors provide care and treatment for older persons in need. Specialized geriatric services work in partnership with primary care physicians and other providers for a system of care that is accountable, responsive and coordinated. Geriatric patients are encouraged to dress in their own clothes, take part in communal lunches, manage on their own as much as possible and participate in social events organized by the activities coordinator (such as quilting, a game of cards, crafts, movies and shopping). The geriatrics team consists of geriatricians, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, pharmacists, discharge planners, licensed practical nurses, pastoral care, recreational therapist, activity worker and volunteers. Mission The Family Practice and Geriatrics program is committed to achieving excellence in providing interdisciplinary care, comfort for patients and families with acute, chronic and rehabilitation and palliative care needs, emphasizing health promotion and patient advocacy in partnership with the patient, family and community.  Back to top |
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Primary care physicians and other health care providers collaborate to provide specialized geriatric services.
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Geriatric Medicine Services provides clinics to facilitate the patients improvements in function and coping skills.
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