"One of the most vexing issues facing physicians is the management of medical treatment when an individual's rational decision-making ability is questionable." According to Prim Care Companion J Clin Psychiatry: (Oct. 1999)

 

"The United States Census Bureau projects that by 2010 nearly 13% of the US population will be over the age of 65. The elderly are one of the most rapidly growing segments of the US population and are expected to account for more than 20% of the total population by 2050.¹ In 2001, the prevalence of dementia in North America was 6.4%. A 49% increase in the number of people with dementia is expected by 2020, and a 172% increase by 2040.² Patients with dementia may lack the capacity to consent to treatment. The need to evaluate capacity to consent to treatment will therefore increase as the aging population grows." December 14, 2009 | Published in Psychiatric Times

By Abigail Dahan, MD and Spencer Eth, MD

THIS PRESENTATION DEALS WITH THESE ISSUES.....

MARK YOUR CALENDAR TO ATTEND!

 Houston Gerontological Society

March 25th Spring Program presents:

Aanand D. Naik, M.D.

Geriatrician

Investigator, Health Decision-Making & Communication Program and Chief, Education & Training Core, Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Section of Health Services Research, Baylor College of Medicine

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Division of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston

Topic:  Competency from the Medical Perspective:  Recognizing Capacity to Live Safely and Independently

Place:  Amazing Place (3535 Drexel  Houston, TX)

Time:  5:30pm

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Non-members welcome - Cost $25

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