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What is geriatrics?
Geriatrics refers to the clinical aspects of aging and the
comprehensive health care of older persons. Study of
geriatrics actually began in the early 1900's, although
formal training in geriatrics is relatively new. A
Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatric
Medicine or Geriatric Psychiatry is offered through the
certifying boards in family practice, internal medicine,
osteopathic medicine, and psychiatry for physicians who have
completed a fellowship program in geriatrics.
Linda Breytspraak, Center on Aging Studies, University of Missouri-Kansas City
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