# #92 The Geriatric Assessment: 5 Pearls Segment

An episode of [Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1297791208), 31 Oct 2021, 29 min.

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What are pearls and pitfalls when assessing an older patient for the first time? Time Stamps: • 02:25 Initial Office Visit • 08:08 Mobility Assessment • 13:25 Cognitive Evaluation • 19:27 Medications • 26:29 Throwback Pearl Show notes, Transcript and References: https://www.coreimpodcast.com/2021/10/31/5-pearls-on-geriatric-care/ Tags: Core IM, IM Core, delirium, goals of care, dementia, mini cog, MOCA, deprescribing Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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