92 Chapter 4 Supplement 4: Statements of emergency physicians regarding perceived educational needs of GEM Polypharmacy Pharmacodynamics in the elderly Polypharmacy More knowledge in the field of polypharmacy Multi-pharmacy Polypharmacy Reduce polypharmacy Drug prescription interactions sometimes remain difficult Community follow-up I do not need more/other knowledge or skills, but more support for better patient transfer, home care, etc. Other than knowledge or skills, I need also more time and possibilities, for better community follow-up In particular, possibilities to arrange care outside the hospital are not well known to me In particular, knowledge of the possibilities of receiving a patient outside the hospital, i.e. crisis beds, etc. Teamwork I do not need so much skills as well as better cooperation. I regularly consult our internal medicine doctors specialized in elderly care I‘m in need for better teamwork between different specialties, general practitioners, geriatricians and specialists for elderly care More teamwork with geriatricians at the Emergency Department, also after working hours Specific geriatric conditions Recognizing and treating delirium at the ED Frailty of elderly at the ED Knowledge of specific geriatric problems. All medical specialists have followed the vulnerable elderly course at UMCG (I think). Was a good e-learning with interesting learning points Communication with elderly patients with severe dementia Being able to differentiate whether the patient has delirium or psychological complaints: for example, depression with psychosis, dementia, etc. Recognizing elderly abuse and then the steps to be followed
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