Specialties
Geriatrician Gdańsk — comprehensive geriatric consultation for seniors
Comprehensive medical care for older adults, taking into account multimorbidity and the needs of seniors.
A geriatric consultation is a holistic assessment of an older person’s health — taking into account multiple conditions at once, medications, physical function, memory, mood and nutrition. It helps to coordinate treatment provided by different specialists.
Geriatrics is a field of medicine concerned with the health of older people. The need for a geriatric consultation depends primarily on health status and physical function, not on age alone. A geriatrician looks at the patient as a whole: assessing not only individual diseases, but also how they affect one another and daily functioning.
Seniors are often treated by several specialists at the same time and take many medications. This increases the risk of interactions and side effects such as dizziness, falls, confusion or constipation. An important part of the geriatric consultation is a review of all medications being taken and the development of a safe treatment plan.
The consultation also includes an assessment of memory and mood, nutrition, sleep and mobility. On this basis, the geriatrician prepares recommendations for the patient and their caregivers and indicates which tests or consultations may be needed.
What problems should you see a geriatrician about?
Medications and chronic diseases
- Taking multiple medications at the same time
- Multiple chronic conditions (multimorbidity)
- Hypertension
- Diabetes and metabolic diseases
- Osteoporoza
Memory, mood and sleep
- Memory problems and dementia
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Low mood and depression
- Sleep disorders
- Behavioral changes and episodes of confusion
Physical function and daily functioning
- Falls and balance problems
- Omdlenia
- Weight loss and malnutrition
- Urinary incontinence
- Zaparcia
The geriatrician assesses the problems together and determines which of them need to be treated first.
What does a geriatric consultation include?
A geriatric consultation costs 250 zł. It includes a comprehensive health assessment, a review of medications for interactions, and the development of a safe treatment plan and guidance on further care.
- Review of all medications and supplements being taken
- Assessment of coexisting conditions and treatment so far
- Assessment of memory, mood and sleep
- Assessment of nutrition and mobility
- Recommendations for the patient and caregivers
How should you prepare for a visit to a geriatrician?
- 1. List of medications — names, doses and times of all medications, including over-the-counter ones, and supplements (or just the packaging).
- 2. Records — hospital discharge summaries, test results and recommendations from other specialists.
- 3. Observations — information about falls and changes in memory, mood, appetite or sleep. It is a good idea for a caregiver or someone close to the patient to attend the visit as well.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a geriatrician do, and when is it worth scheduling an appointment?
- A geriatrician is a specialist in caring for older adults, most often those over the age of 60. A visit is recommended when a senior has multiple coexisting conditions, experiences problems with memory, balance, or daily functioning, or when treatment provided by multiple specialists requires coordination.
- What does a geriatric consultation look like?
- A geriatrician conducts a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s health, taking into account not only individual conditions but also how they interact with one another. The visit includes a medical interview, a review of current medications and previous treatment, as well as therapeutic recommendations.
- What medical records should I bring to a geriatric appointment?
- It is worth bringing your complete medical records—test results, hospital discharge summaries, a list of all medications you are taking (name, dosage, frequency), and information about any treatment you have previously received from other specialists.
- Can a caregiver come to the appointment?
- Yes, and it is often very helpful. A person close to the patient can add information about daily functioning, memory or medications and can remember the recommendations more easily.
- Why is a medication review important for seniors?
- Taking many medications at the same time increases the risk of interactions and side effects such as dizziness, falls or confusion. The geriatrician assesses whether all medications are still needed and whether the doses are suited to the patient’s current health.
- Do I need a referral to see a geriatrician at ProfessMed?
- No. ProfessMed is a private medical facility and does not require a referral. An appointment can be scheduled directly through ZnanyLekarz or by phone: +48 58 380 24 25.
- How much does a geriatric consultation cost at ProfessMed?
- A geriatric consultation costs 250 zł.
Specialists
- lek. Amanda Lass — In specialist training (Geriatrics)
Health Concerns
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