SIG Geriatric Medicine Portal
Medical Development Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Kompleks E, Presint 1
W.P. Putrajaya
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG)
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Holistic and patient-centred care for Older Adults
SIG Geriatric Medicine is to prepare Medical Officers (MOs) & Specialists in providing services concerned with physical, mental, functional and social conditions in acute, chronic, rehabilitative, preventive, and end of life care in Older Adults in Malaysia
WHY GERIATRIC CARE?
Ageing population with increasing demand for tailored medical care
Geriatric syndromes with complex comorbidities, frailty and social challenges
Geriatric care improves healthcare outcomes
As health care evolves, the demand for geriatric services is crucial. This programme equips Medical Officers (MOs) and Specialists to meet the growing need for optimal care for Older Adults