Head-to-Toe Assessment of the Older Adult

Section Information

Volume 4 focuses on adjusting interview techniques and office environment to meet the needs of older adults including adjusting pace and content as well as allowing time for the patient’s story. Attention is placed on the importance of functional assessment and screening for preventing falls.

Videos in this Section

4.0 Head-to-Toe Assessment: Older Adult (Full Volume)

4.1 Head-to-Toe Assessment: Older Adult Introduction

4.2 Approach to Patient and Interviewing Techniques (Older Adult)

4.3 Health History (Older Adult)

4.4 General Survey & Vital Signs (Older Adult)

4.5 The Skin & HEENT (Older Adult)

4.6 Thorax, Lungs, & Cardiovascular System (Older Adult)

4.7 Breasts, Abdomen, and Peripheral Vascular (Older Adult)

4.8 Genital & Rectal (Older Adult)

4.9 Musculoskeletal and Nervous System (Older Adult)