Geri
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Geriatrics |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Geri stands for Geriatrics, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Care of older adults, particularly those with multiple chronic conditions, frailty, dementia, falls and complex medication regimens, is the focus of this specialty. Geriatricians complete a one-year fellowship after internal medicine or family medicine residency.
Example: Geri consult for delirium prevention and deprescribing in the 88-year-old.
Usage notes
Geriatric care emphasizes function and personal goals rather than individual diseases, using tools such as comprehensive geriatric assessment and the Beers Criteria for potentially inappropriate medications. Demand far exceeds the supply of geriatricians in the US. Gerontology is the broader, non-medical study of aging.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.