According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many health professionals communicate using "the language of their specialty as a result of their training and work environment," which can affect how they communicate with the public. Older adults are one of the populations at risk for not being able to fully understand basic health information.

In this presentation, Dr. Gutshall will discuss the many issues in medicine that add to the complexity of patient care in the community and within health systems. By applying improved communication skills and reinforcing the need for patient-centered care, and using a team approach to improve communication skills, the importance of the effective exchange of information across the continuum will be recognized as a crucial component in providing high quality, safe, and efficient patient care.

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About GLS

The Geriatric Lecture Series presentations cover a wide range of topics in the clinical management of elderly patients. They are broadcast live using Iowa's fiber optic network. Find out how to participate here.

GLS Schedule

A Geriatric Lecture Series presentation is scheduled from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Upcoming presentations are listed here.

GLS Forms

Participants in the Geriatric Lecture Series can download the handouts for both the upcoming and prior month's presentations and appropriate forms to get CME or CEU credit here.

Prior GLS Presentation

GLS participants can login to view the prior month's presentation in a digital format. Your institutional login can be obtained from your site coordinator. Login to view the previous presentation here.