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Geriatric Physicians from Medical Trends targets medical professionals who treat the elderly.
This group allows you to target highly intelligent, ambitious, well-educated healthcare professionals who are dedicated to the care and well-being of aged adults. They have a doctorate degree and have completed an internship and residency program. Continuing education is essential for doctors to keep up with medical advances and license requirements. Geriatricians attend classes, workshops, conventions, and seminars and read journals, articles, magazines, and publications to stay current in geriatrics.
A geriatrician treats elderly patients experiencing the decline of various organs and bodily systems. Most of their patients have more than one malady and take several medications. They must be cautious about drug interactions, elder abuse, quality of life, and end of life issues. Typically, patient ailments fall into one of four categories – immobility, instability, incontinence, impaired intellect or memory (Alzheimer’s and dementia). While protecting patient confidentiality under HIPPA regulations, doctors must interact with caregivers and family members. They must be aware of patient’s advanced directives such as living wills and do not resuscitate orders.
A doctor can work in private practice, group practice, hospitals, or nursing homes, and they are assisted by nurses and administrators. They prescribe medications to their patients, so they work closely with pharmacists and local pharmacies. The DO requires proper tools to care for a patient. Common tools of the trade are stethoscopes, otoscopes, ophthalmoscope, memory diagnostic tools, blood pressure devices, thermometers, prescription pads, masks, safety goggles, scales, gloves, needles, medications, and medical and office furniture.
Doctors are concerned about their physical fitness. A doctor typically maintains a healthy lifestyle by eat righting, exercising, and taking vitamin supplements. They may shop at a health food store to ensure they are getting the proper nutrients. The MD may have a gym membership, run, or bike. They may take martial arts, yoga, spin, Zumba, or other exercise classes.
Stress levels in the medical profession are often high due to the long hours and irregular and on-call shifts. These factors may also cause stress for their family. Consequently, they search for hobbies to help reduce their stress level, and they strive to balance work and home demands. They hire out many of the household chores such as lawn, home, and car maintenance, cleaning, banking, grocery shopping, and other personal errands.
Many in this group graduate with high debt load due to student loans, so at the beginning of their career, they may need a budget or money management system. MDs are a highly compensated group, so as their career progresses, they tend to have discretionary income. They can then purchase luxury homes, vehicles, vacations, and other toys such as RVs, ATVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and high-end electronics. They can splurge on boating, theatre, country clubs, restaurants, golf courses. They manage their personal financial portfolio and enjoying investing. |
