Dr. David John

Psychiatric Emergencies

With elderly population growing at an astronomical rate, we are seeing many more geriatric patients in emergency departments nationwide. When it comes to psychiatric conditions there are special considerations with regards to the elderly. We will discuss common psychiatric issues facing the elderly, what are the warning signs that make you suspect there is a problem and what are some potential medical problems that are sometimes confused with these psychiatric conditions.

Dr. David John is the Chief of Emergency Medicine at Caritas Carney Hospital in Boston. He’s been working in emergency medicine for more than 20 years. His three areas of expertise are quality and patient safety, geriatrics, and behavioral health. Dr. John has been awarded several grants in quality and patient safety, written some book chapters, and lectured at the national level. He has developed a quality course for emergency medicine which was given at a national and international meetings. He’s also a member of ACEP’s Public Relations Committee.

Dr. Leigh Vinocur

3 / 11 / 2011