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Inpatient Consult Service
This
physician based consultation service is available to
elderly inpatients located on any nursing unit at
Maine
Medical
Center . Many
vulnerable elderly patients admitted to MMC by either
subspecialty or primary care physicians, have specific
geriatric issues. Geriatricians involved in the consult
service are able to address issues common in the
elderly, including: Incontinence; hospital induced
delirium; dizziness; dementia; polypharmacy; falls;
sleep disorders; elder abuse; and discharge planning. A
core group of 6 certified geriatricians see patients in
consultation and follow patients during their
hospitalization.
Meet Our Inpatient Consult
Team
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