Internal Medicine — Rotation Detail
Geriatrics at Adan Hospital
Tutors
Geriatric Medicine Rotation – Adan Hospital (Inpatient & Outpatient Services)
Geriatric Medicine Unit, Adan Hospital – Multidisciplinary Care Model
Completed clinical training in a dedicated multidisciplinary geriatric unit providing comprehensive care for older adults across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The rotation involved assessing and managing complex geriatric syndromes through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including geriatricians, internists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dietitians, clinical pharmacists, and speech and Language therapists. The unit focuses on comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), functional optimization, discharge planning, and prevention of unnecessary hospital admissions. The establishment of a multidisciplinary geriatric model at Adan Hospital is referenced in your professional profile.
Inpatient Cases Managed
Delirium and acute confusional states.
Dementia with behavioral and psychological symptoms.
Falls, gait disorders, and frailty.
Polypharmacy and adverse drug reactions.
Functional decline and deconditioning.
Recurrent hospital admissions and complex multimorbidity.
Pressure injuries, malnutrition, and sarcopenia.
End-of-life and palliative care needs.
Outpatient Cases Seen
Memory assessment and cognitive impairment clinics.
Dementia follow-up and caregiver counseling.
Frailty and comprehensive geriatric assessment clinics.
Falls and mobility assessment.
Medication review and deprescribing.
Functional assessment and rehabilitation planning.
Management of chronic diseases in older adults with multiple comorbidities.
Key Learning Experiences
Conducting Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA).
Cognitive evaluation using standardized screening tools.
Assessment of mood disorders, and behavioral symptoms.
Development of individualized care plans.
Coordination of multidisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning.
Communication with patients, families, and community services to ensure continuity of care.
This rotation provided extensive exposure to the management of complex older adults within a geriatric-friendly, multidisciplinary care environment, emphasizing patient-centered care, functional preservation, and quality of life.