More than 45 million U.S. citizens are 65 and older—this accounts for 14 percent of this country’s total population. According to a 2014 report published by the United States Census Bureau, this group is projected to nearly double to 83.7 million by 2050. In response to this considerable population shift, the entire healthcare arena is changing by demanding more measurable care and more comprehensive healthcare policies.
The February issue of Selected Readings in General Surgery (SRGS®) focused on articles relevant to the surgical care of geriatric patients, as well as the provision of care to patients whose basic disease is serious or incurable and, in some instances, is anticipated to cause the patient’s death within a short interval. Key topics include clinical assessment of the geriatric patient, preoperative management of geriatric patients, education and training in geriatric care, and the palliative care of surgical patients, including those affected by cancer and trauma.
SRGS®, published by the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) Division of Education, is an economical way to stay current with vital surgical literature, improve patient outcomes, and earn self-assessment credit for maintenance of certification. Annual subscriptions and back issues (back issues cannot be used to earn CME) are available. Digital edition files, optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Kindle devices, are also available to subscribers.
If you are not currently an SRGS® subscriber, please sign up today for a free 30-day trial subscription of SRGS® Connect Premium. To purchase a subscription, order online or call 1-800-631-0033.