Education and training in geriatrics: guiding the generational change of health professionals

Abstract

The increased volume of the aged population, the complexity of patients, and the updates in the legislative aspects linked to older people constitute various challenges for geriatrics. Education and training of young geriatricians appear crucial to forming conscious medical professionals. This short communication highlights the role of the Italian Society of Geriatrics Hospital and Territory in promoting good clinical practices for the care of older people.

Keywords

• Aging
• education and training
• geriatrics
• young doctors
• older patients