Why would you ever want to see a geriatrician? | https://scontent.fcrk1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/
Why would you ever want to see a geriatrician? | https://scontent.fcrk1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/
“There are a lot of unique issues in this population that having a little bit of extra training can be helpful to the patient,” says Dr. Andrew Mrugala, one of the Savannah region’s few physicians who is board certified in geriatric medicine, which is the branch of medicine that deals with the unique medical and social aspects of caring for older adults. Medicare defines geriatrics as those 65 and older.
“Really the goal of geriatric healthcare, and all healthcare in general, is to maintain the maximum amount of function and independence throughout the aging process,” says Dr. Mrugala, who practices at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Primary Care office in Pooler. “It’s recognizing problems before they arise and mitigating risks. It’s the exact same medicine but applied through a lens that applies specifically to this population.”
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