Common Gastrointestinal Disorders in the Long Term Care Setting

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Source: American Medical Directors Association (AMDA). Gastrointestinal disorders. Columbia (MD): American Medical Directors Association (AMDA); 2006. 28 p. Common Gastrointestinal Disorders in the Long Term Care Setting Recognition Identify the presence of GI disorders. Assess the patient for risk factors for GI disorders. Characterize the nature and severity of the GI disorder. Is urgent evaluation and management required? Assessment Document basis for decision and manage patient's discomfort and symptoms. Identify the cause(s) of the GI disorder. Determine the appropriateness of a referral for a specialty consultation. Document rationale for referral or for lack of referral. Treatment Manage the GI disorder and its underlying causes. Identify and implement measures to prevent or minimize the risk of GI disorders. Monitoring Monitor the patient's response to treatment and adjust interventions as necessary. Monitor the status and treatment of underlying causes of GI disorders and review relevant medications. Monitor the facility's management of gastrointestinal disorders. All copyrights are reserved by the American Medical Directors Association