Geriatrician Coverage

Advanced directives and COVID: An interview with geriatrician Leslie Kernisan
As North Carolina slowly opens up after the first wave of coronavirus, it is a wise time to discuss the wishes of frail elders in the event they contract it in a second wave. Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan provides expertise that can inform the discussion.

June 9, 2020 1:19 p.m. EDT
Should you see a geriatrician? An Interview with Bryan Godfrey, MSW, UNC Geriatrics
In a University of Minnesota study, patients who had seen a geriatrics team were a quarter less likely to become disabled, half as likely to develop depression, and 40% less likely to require home health services. Does this mean you should change who you see for primary care?

January 27, 2020 6:00 a.m. EST
What is a Geriatrician?
What distinguishes a geriatrician from a regular internist and when should you seek the help of one?

March 10, 2018 6:00 a.m. EST