Andrew Elder
@AndrewElder
Geriatrician and President of the @RCPEdin. CASBS Fellow 2018-19 @CASBSStanford. Interests all things bedside + all things older.
Always worth remembering what EBM was meant to be.....
Time for us to return to animism richardswsmith.wordpress.com/2023/05/08/848…
Our Co-Deans of Training Dr Kerri Baker and Dr Marion Slater have responded on behalf of the College to today’s publication of the GMC’s 2025 National Training Survey. They look at the survey’s key findings and emphasise that senior doctors require adequate protected time…
I’m holding it together – just – Scotland’s unpaid carers. #CarersWeek #carers #unpaidcare #socialcare. scottishcare.org/im-holding-it-…
“The truth is that we won’t have enough geriatricians just based on the kind of that growing population of North Carolina. It is a big need across the entire country,” says Dr. Emily Cetrone. spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/n… @UNCGeriatrics @UNC_SOM #geriatrics #aging
I’d like : A computer that doesn’t take 10mins to switch on An operating system that doesn’t crash 3-4 times a day A system that alerts me when tests/referrals I’ve requested haven’t been done Tony Blair: Britain should have AI doctors and nurses thetimes.co.uk/article/tony-b…
"Just a bit muddled" - avoiding saying "delirium" - doesn't cut it. It's unprofessional. Euphemisms don't help patients or families prepare or understand. Use the right word: DELIRIUM.
Join us for the Realistic Medicine: Towards More Personalised Care. Gain insights on risk reduction, shared decision-making, and improving patient communication. Book today: rcpe.ac.uk/events/realist… #RCPEREALISTICMED
We’re thrilled to launch RCPE Advance — a brand new, on-demand digital education platform created with expert clinician-educators. Whether you're an RCPE Member or not, access high-quality learning at your convenience. Our first course collection focuses on Acute Medicine,…
I’m excited to have another dig trial! It’s under-rated for heart failure.
Back to the Future at #HeartFailure2025 Revisiting the contemporary role of digoxin in #HFrEF Guidelines have serially downgraded its recommendation & use globally has declined Will #DIGITHF (n=1212 pts) be sufficiently powered to change practice? onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10…
🙏🏼 Thank you for your amazing tenure and the finale! Can we nominate you for another term?😀
My op-ed with Robert Steinbrook entitled “Medical journals need to fight back against Trump attacks” appeared yesterday in the Boston Globe. Much enthusiasm for the content, especially from physicians.
Don't miss the latest episode of our podcast with Dr @careylunan discussing health inequalities and the fantastic work of @deependgp in reducing health inequity. Get the full episode here: open.spotify.com/episode/0YE9U5…
What role do family members play in the management and recovery of a loved one experiencing #delirium? - Do you involve family? - If so, do you tell them what delirium is & provide supporting written information? - Do you give specific advice on what they should do to help?
Such an honour to open today's RCPE Aberdeen conference. Enormous thanks to Dr Chetty (our regional advisor) & his organising committee, to MedChi Aberdeen for their support, & to Professors Mark and John Petrie for their inspiring talks.
#RCPEABN25 At our RCPE Aberdeen Symposium today the 10th Jim Petrie Memorial Lecture was delivered earlier by Professor Jim Petrie's sons – Dr Mark Petrie & Dr John Petrie. More info: rcpe.ac.uk/events/rcpe-sy…
Thanks to @bbc5live @AdrianChilesFan for inviting me to speak about a healthy BMI, diet, exercise for older people. There is so much we can do to age well and live longer. Take a look at evidence for proactive care @GeriSoc Good for us as individuals but also for our NHS!!
One of the latest blogs to feature on the @OUPAcademic website focuses on a study looking at the link between ultra-processed foods and ageing. Find out more ⬇️ @Age_and_Ageing buff.ly/Z4GFvK0
For many, #delirium has a long shadow. E.g. cognitive dysfunction may persist long after discharge: 40% have new /worsened cognitive impairment at 3 months 25% show effects at 1 year Many never return to baseline ➡️ Always consider the need for follow-up.