title: Important factors in the examination and care of old patients.
abstract: The author emphasizes the importance of certain factors in the initial assessment of geriatric patients. The geriatrician should be a keen observer, and not neglect simple tests. Thus diagnostic mistakes will be kept to a minimum and he will be rewarded by the improved welfare of his patients.
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D010808:Physical Examination