Psychiatry Rounds - M. Kahan, M. White-Campbell: ER Elderly Alcohol / Depression Study - Collaborative Research Findings

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Presenter:
Dr. Meldon Kahan
Medical Director
Addiction Medicine Service, St. Joseph’s Health Centre

Marilyn White-Campbell
Geriatric Addiction Specialist,
Community Outreach Programs in Addictions (COPA) &
Coordinator of the ER Elderly Alcohol / Depression Study

Location:
Baycrest Hospital
Ben and Hilda Katz Building
4th Floor
4E82

Objectives:

• Study rationale: Why do you need to screen for addictions and depression in the elderly in the emergency department?
• Collaborative process: between community (COPA) and Hospital
• Research protocol: To discuss the process of consent for the study
• Screening tools: To discuss the screening tools used and how to ask about substance use with the patient
• Outcomes conclusions