Lessons Learned From A Geriatric Referral Model in People With HIV - Takeaways - MDSpire

Lessons Learned From A Geriatric Referral Model in People With HIV

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  • Sarah R Gorvetzian

  • Kristine M Erlandson

  • Evelyn Iriarte

  • Skotti Church

  • Jacob Walker

  • October 23, 2025

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    People with HIV aged 50 and older often experience geriatric syndromes, necessitating consultations with geriatricians for better care.

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    The UCHealth Infectious Disease clinic implemented a referral model to connect high-risk older patients with HIV to geriatric care.

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    During consultations, geriatricians assessed functional status, preventative care, and cognitive health, providing recommendations to HIV providers.

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    Despite the program's potential, only 11 patients utilized the geriatric consultation due to barriers like provider consensus and financial constraints.

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    Most HIV providers expressed willingness to refer patients to the program, indicating a need for improved access to geriatric care.

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Lessons Learned From A Geriatric Referral Model in People With HIV

  • by Sarah R Gorvetzian, Kristine M Erlandson, Evelyn Iriarte, Skotti Church, Jacob Walker

  • October 23, 2025

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