Corrigendum: Comparison of the SIMARD MD to clinical impression in assessing fitness to drive in patients with cognitive impairment.

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Comparison of the SIMARD MD to Clinical Impression in Assessing Fitness to Drive in Patients with Cognitive Impairment.

Background: The assessment of fitness to drive in patients with cognitive impairment is complex. The SIMARD MD was developed to assist with assessing fitness to drive. This study compares the clinical decision made by a geriatrician regarding driving with the SIMARD MD score.

Specialist physicians in geriatrics-report of the canadian geriatrics society physician resource work group.

Background: At the 2011 Annual Business Meeting of the Canadian Geriatrics Society (CGS), an ad hoc Work Group was struck to submit a report providing an estimate of the number of physicians and full-time equivalents (FTEs) currently working in the field of geriatrics, an estimate of the number required (if possible), and a clearer understanding of what has to be done to move physician resource planning in geriatrics forward in Canada.

Methods: It was decided to focus on specialist physicians in geriatrics (defined as those who have completed advanced clinical training or have equivalent work experience in geriatrics and who limit a significant portion of their work-related activities to the duties of a consultant).

Results: In 2012, there are 230-242 certified specialists in geriatric medicine and approximately 326.

Behavioral problems in nursing home residents.

Preview Thanks to advances in health awareness and medical care, the elderly population continues to grow. But with added years of life comes an increase in age-related cognitive impairment and resulting behavioral problems (eg, agitation, wandering) that must be addressed by institutions and physicians. The authors describe patient evaluation and summarize approaches for initial and continuing treatment of behavioral problems related to dementia.