Geriatric Online & Phone 

Medelit’s Online Geriatric Service is particularly useful for all those wanting to access the best geriatric advice in the UK, but are unable to do so because of safety or health issues and/or because they are in other areas of the world.

The online geriatric consultation includes the careful collection of anamnestic data, pharmacological history and ongoing therapy. Together with the patient and their carers, a complete evaluation is carried out and a treatment plan is drafted with a focus on the priorities that emerged during the consultation.

The standard procedures performed by a geriatrician can include the assessment of fitness and gait as well as mood, lifestyle, levels of independence and memory. Nowadays, more than half of people over the age of 65 have three or more medical issues such as hypertension, dementia, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s or arthritis. Geriatricians are trained and experienced in dealing with the complex task of treating people with conditions that affect multiple organs. They have a comprehensive knowledge of drug reactions and interactions, and how elderly patients specifically tend to react to certain drugs.

If you or your loved one is affected by chronic illness or any other physical restraint, and you are unable to consult an elderly medicine specialist in person, you can use Medelit’s online medical platform and ask advice from a geriatrician with the certainty that you will be talking to a leading, highly experienced UK registered consultant that Medelit has hand-picked to be part of its reputable team.

During the online consultation, our Geriatrics consultants provide the patient, and patient’s caregiver, with an in-depth general assessment including a review of the current treatment plan and specialistic advice on any additional useful tests.

A complete medical report describing the overall assessment and the therapeutic and care need will be issued following the visit, and we will take care of sending it directly to your GP.

In order to access the online geriatric consultation you can use any internet-connected device (a pc, a mobile phone, Ipad). Online sessions are better if you have a webcam, but it is not mandatory, and the remote geriatric service is also offered to those who do not have a webcam.

The online geriatric visit can be booked from all over the world by contacting our operations center in the quickest time.

After the first visit, you can access assistance care plans which can include regular scheduled online appointments with the geriatrician so as to receive all necessary support in time and have an easy, accessible way of talking to your Doctor every time you need.

Our Geriatric Consultants have been hand-picked for their high levels of expertise and experience. They are all fully GMC registered and work in the UK’s best Hospitals and Clinics and have reached leading roles within the field of elderly medicine.

When You should see a Geriatrician

A Geriatric visit is particularly useful for all those of age above 65 with multiple physical and cognitive health problems, or those who would like a general picture of the state of health.

Carrying out a geriatric visit is advisable if the health of an elderly person is cause for considerable disability and fragility and taking care of them causes high levels of stress to the people who have this responsibility. When it is difficult to follow the prescribed therapies or it becomes complicated to manage the patient in everyday life, an online visit from a geriatrician allows the specialist to assess the situation and provide best advice on how to deal with situations such as chronic disease management, cognitive decline, reduced self-sufficiency or acute changes in health conditions needing quick therapy changes.

What Conditions do Our Online Geriatricians see?

The conditions most often treated by our Geriatricians are:

• Diabetes
• Difficulties in social interactions
• Memory disorders (including Alzheimer’s disease)
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Stroke patients
• Cognitive disorders
• Arthritis

Our Geriatric Consultants also work within a multidisciplinary team, and have tight-knit connections with the main Clinics and Hospitals in London. This ensures that where a plan needs other healthcare professionals to assist you, such as physiotherapists, language therapists or even psychological support for informal caregivers, Medelit can support that plan by providing bespoke integrated healthcare catering for all your needs, directly in your home or online.

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