| FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is Geriatrics? Geriatrics is the branch of medicine focusing on health promotion and the prevention and treatment of disease and disability in later life. What is a Geriatrician? A Geriatrician is a medical doctor who is specially trained to prevent and manage the unique and multiple health concerns of older adults. They are board-certified in either Family Practice or Internal Medicine and have acquired additional training to obtain the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine. A team of health care professionals will work together in the medical evaluation of an older patient. Who should see a Geriatrician? Regardless of an older person's age, a geriatrician should be consulted when: Where are you located? University of Utah, Clinic I is located at 50 N Medical Drive. Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC), Blue Clinic is located in the Veteran's Main Hospital, Bldg 14, 500 Foothill Blvd., ground level. Where do I park? University of Utah, Clinic I parking is available in the main parking terrace for the University Hospital VAMC Blue Clinic parking is located just outside the main hosiptal. How do I make an appointment? University of Utah Clinic I, please call (801) 585-2099 or (801) 581-2628. VAMC Blue Clinic, please call (801) 582-1565 Ext 1883 What are your office hours? University of Utah, Clinic I 9:00 am to 5:00 pm VAMC Blue Clinic 8:00 am to 4:30 pm My Husband/wife wants to donate his/her body to the Medical School. What should I do? Contact the University of Utah, Neurobiology and Anatomy Department, (801) 581-6728
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