How to Help and What to Look for When Accompanying an Older Adult to a Doctor




The Scope Radio show

Summary: Learning about the diagnosis of an illness can be overwhelming. For older patients that may have sensory loss or potential mental complications, understanding and remembering the doctor’s orders can be even more difficult. Geriatrician <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0507532">Dr. Mark Supiano</a> shares tips and strategies patients and doctors can use to make sure they completely understand their diagnosis and effectively communicate everything needed to provide the best health care.