The Geropsychiatric Interview- Assessment and Diagnosis

[...]it is very important to recognise the magnitude of the problem as India would have the second largest population of elders in the world with a mental disorder. [...]in addition to the psychiatric evaluation, many geriatricians recommend a Comprehensive Geriatric Evaluation. The pulse is taken for 60 seconds and any irregularity noted. Because many factors can alter BP, several measurements are taken under resting conditions. In view of the seemingly indispensable role of monitoring and implementation of the care plan in achieving desired outcomes, ongoing health care should be linked systematically to the process of comprehensive geropsychiatric assessment. [...]comprehensive assessment is an important pre-requisite for planning psychiatric and medical care of this vulnerable population group.