Dr. Edward Spilg is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine - Division of Geriatric Medicine. He is also the vice-chair for Physician Health and Wellness, and a senior clinician investigator (Clinical Epidemiology Program) with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Spilg will be talking about what draws him to geriatrics, and the importance …
Please join us for a talk from Dr. Tanuseputro. He will discuss palliative care in medicine, patient experiences, and their unique perspective on dying and grief. This talk will be helpful to any future MDs, regardless of their career and specialty! Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTY0OTg0YTktZmFlZS00NzFlLWJiY2QtOThkNTU3OTgzM2Yw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d41fdab1-7e15-4cfd-b5fa-7200e54deb6b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223af7d9ee-a060-4946-b847-b760b4e68057%22%7d
Much of the public’s discussions around mental illnesses have been focused on onset and management in early life years. This talk will focus on patient-physician experience in managing long-term chronic mental illnesses in older adults, and patient experiences in aging with mental illness such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, dementia, schizophrenia, and eating disorders.
Join us for a talk on medical assistance in dying (MAID) with Dr. Caput is an anesthesiologist, who will be leading an interactive discussion about MAID legislation, including practical experience and ongoing challenges. Come on out to learn more about the new MAID legislation and how it is being incorporated into clinical practice. Teams Link: …
Join us for a talk with Dr. Valentine a PGY4 resident in Geriatrics Medicine who will be sharing with us his journey to geriatrics, what drew him to the specialty, what it has been like working in geriatrics, and so many more interesting tidbits! Teams Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YjA2Zjk3MGMtYmI4Ny00M2ZlLWI5MTUtNTRjOTMyMjNkNTkz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d41fdab1-7e15-4cfd-b5fa-7200e54deb6b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%223af7d9ee-a060-4946-b847-b760b4e68057%22%7d
Join the medical ethics and geriatrics interest groups for a lunchtime talk with acclaimed lawyer, Mark Handelman, as he walks us through some legal issues when treating seniors. Mr. Handelman holds an MHSc in Bioethics and practiced elder law and health care law for over a decade. His articles on mental health law and ethics, …
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Geriatrics is an incredibly multidisciplinary field, and physiotherapists are vital members of geriatric care teams. In light of the restrictions on seniors' community activities during the Covid-19 pandemic, understanding the role of exercise prescription and physical activity counseling in the geriatric population is more important than ever. Join us for a great discussion with TOH …
