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Geriatrics on GeraClinic

Online Geriatrics Consultations

Geriatricians specialize in the comprehensive care of older adults, addressing the complex interplay of multiple chronic conditions, functional decline, frailty, and medication management. Online geriatrics consultations on GeraClinic bring specialist expertise in elderly care to older patients and their families wherever they are.

What is Geriatrics?

Geriatric medicine addresses the unique healthcare needs of adults typically over 65, with particular focus on frailty assessment, polypharmacy management, falls prevention, cognitive assessment, and advance care planning. Telemedicine enables regular monitoring that can prevent emergency admissions and support aging in place.

Find a Geriatrician on GeraClinic

Browse geriatrics specialists available for video, chat, or in-person consultations. Book in minutes β€” no referral required.

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Common Conditions Treated in Geriatrics

GeraClinic geriatricians diagnose and manage a wide range of conditions online.

Frailty & Functional Decline

Declining physical reserve and vulnerability to adverse outcomes. Geriatricians assess frailty using validated tools, optimize reversible causes, and coordinate multidisciplinary rehabilitation.

Polypharmacy Review

Medication optimization for patients on 5 or more medications. Geriatricians identify potentially inappropriate prescriptions, drug interactions, and opportunities to deprescribe safely.

Dementia & Cognitive Assessment

Structured cognitive evaluation for suspected dementia, medication management, behavioral symptom support, and guidance for patients and caregivers.

Falls Prevention

Comprehensive falls risk assessment including medication review, balance assessment, vision, and home hazard evaluation. Geriatricians design individualized falls prevention programs.

Delirium Management

Assessment and management of acute confusion in older adults. Online consultations guide investigation of precipitating factors and non-pharmacological management strategies.

Osteoporosis in the Elderly

Bone density management and fracture prevention in older adults. Geriatricians review DEXA scan results, prescribe bone-strengthening medications, and coordinate falls prevention.

Advance Care Planning

Facilitated discussions about future healthcare preferences, goals of care, resuscitation decisions, and end-of-life planning for older adults and their families.

Caregiver Support & Assessment

Guidance and support for family caregivers of older adults, including respite planning, coping strategies, and coordination of home care services.

When to See a Geriatrician

Book an online geriatrician consultation if any of the following apply to you.

  • You or a family member is over 65 with multiple chronic conditions requiring coordinated care
  • There are concerns about memory loss, confusion, or cognitive decline
  • You have had falls or near-falls and want a comprehensive prevention assessment
  • You are taking many medications and want a safety review
  • There are concerns about physical frailty, weight loss, or declining function
  • You want to discuss advance care planning and future healthcare preferences
  • You are a caregiver finding it difficult to manage an elderly family member's complex needs
  • You are preparing for a planned hospital admission or surgery as an older adult

How an Online Geriatrics Consultation Works

  1. 1Select "Geriatrics" for yourself or an elderly family member. A carer or family member may join the consultation.
  2. 2Prepare a complete medication list and note any recent falls, confusion episodes, or functional changes.
  3. 3Complete the geriatric intake including functional abilities, living situation, and care support in place.
  4. 4Join the video consultation where the geriatrician conducts a comprehensive assessment including cognitive screening.
  5. 5Receive a geriatric care plan with medication optimization, therapy referrals, and preventive recommendations.
  6. 6Schedule regular follow-ups to monitor functional status and adjust the care plan over time.

GeraClinic Geriatrics Coverage

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Licence-checked Geriatricians

GeraClinic verifies each clinician's licence and credentials before they can accept bookings.

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HD Video & Chat

Encrypted, UK-GDPR-compliant video calls with real-time chat for follow-up questions.

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E-Prescriptions

Your geriatrician can issue e-prescriptions directly to your preferred pharmacy.

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Lab Referrals

Order blood tests and imaging referrals digitally β€” results go straight to your GeraClinic record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can geriatric care really be provided online for elderly patients?
Yes, and it is increasingly recommended. Online geriatric consultations are particularly valuable because they allow assessment in the patient's home environment β€” revealing factors like home hazards, medication organization, and functional independence that would not be visible in a clinic. Family members and carers can easily participate in video calls. Validated cognitive screening tools (MMSE, MoCA) can be administered via video, and functional status questionnaires provide structured assessment data. For frail elderly patients who find travel difficult, telemedicine dramatically improves access to specialist care.
What is a comprehensive geriatric assessment?
A comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) evaluates the medical, functional, psychological, and social dimensions of an older person's health. Online geriatricians assess cognitive function (memory, attention, executive function), physical function (mobility, activities of daily living), psychological status (depression, anxiety), medication safety, nutritional status, social support, and advance care preferences. The CGA identifies reversible factors contributing to functional decline and drives a coordinated care plan to optimize quality of life and independence.

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