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    A geriatrician is a specialist doctor who requires a minimum of 6 years of training to care for older patients aged 65 and over. They provide primary care focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related health problems by understanding the unique medical concerns of older adults and methods to prevent or mitigate conditions and symptoms. Key responsibilities include diagnosing and treating illnesses, referring patients to specialists, monitoring medication side effects and risks, and providing advice while paying attention to patients' mental and physical health.

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    A geriatrician is a specialist doctor who requires a minimum of 6 years of training to care for older patients aged 65 and over. They provide primary care focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related health problems by understanding the unique medical concerns of older adults and methods to prevent or mitigate conditions and symptoms. Key responsibilities include diagnosing and treating illnesses, referring patients to specialists, monitoring medication side effects and risks, and providing advice while paying attention to patients' mental and physical health.

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    A geriatrician is a specialist doctor who requires a minimum of 6 years of training to care for older patients aged 65 and over. They provide primary care focusing on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of age-related health problems by understanding the unique medical concerns of older adults and methods to prevent or mitigate conditions and symptoms. Key responsibilities include diagnosing and treating illnesses, referring patients to specialists, monitoring medication side effects and risks, and providing advice while paying attention to patients' mental and physical health.

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    HEALTHCARE TEAM

    Gerontologist/Geriatrician

    A geriatrician is a specialist doctor who is an expert in the health of older people (those
    aged 65 and older). A minimum of 6 years of full-time training is needed to specialize in this
    area.

    Geriatric doctors provide primary care to patients over 65, focusing on prevention,
    diagnosing, and treating age-related health problems. They understand the unique conditions or
    medical concerns that older adults may have. They also learn methods for mitigating or
    preventing these conditions or their symptoms

    Geriatrician Responsibilities:

    1. Diagnosing and treating illnesses.


    2. Refer patients to specialists.
    3. Monitoring the side effects of medication.
    4. Assessing the risks of medications.
    5. Paying attention to the mental and physical health of patients.
    6. Providing medical and lifestyle advice.

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