Geriatric Fall-related Head Trauma (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Geriatric Fall-related Head Trauma

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FAU Schmidt College of Medicine researchers investigated the rate of primary care physician follow-up by older adults who sustain a fall-related head injury resulting in an emergency department visit, the rate and type of risk assessment and adoption of preventive strategies.

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Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University

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Credit: Alex Dolce, Florida Atlantic University

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