Updates and comparison of regional training programmes Aberdeen – Graeme Hoyle Dundee – Sarah Henderson Edinburgh – Susie Shenkin Glasgow – Ben Adler

Overview What does each centre do? Can we do better? Is there an ‘ideal’ model? Are there opportunities for integration?

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Aberdeen perspective 10 SpR’s, 2 ST3’s Half day, monthly 4 components: Core geriatric teaching (based on curriculum) Outside speaker Journal club Research meeting

Core geriatric teaching 20 topics, covered over 2 years, rolling programme SpR’s present on rotational basis SpR’s: Acquire knowledge on their subject Develop presentational skills Experience planning and delivery of educational session

Topics LONG TERM (CONTINUING) CARE FALLS DELIRIUM INCONTINENCE Why do we get old and die? Normal Ageing Demographic, Social and Psychological aspects of Ageing Presentation of Illness in the Elderly Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Disease and Disability Rehabilitation and Multidisciplinary team working Discharge Planning INTERMEDIATE CARE and COMMUNITY PRACTICE LONG TERM (CONTINUING) CARE FALLS DELIRIUM INCONTINENCE POOR MOBILITY PALLIATIVE CARE ORTHOGERIATRICS OLD AGE PSYCHIATRY STROKE CARE ETHICS AND LEGAL ISSUES