When Patients Insist on going Home: How to Best Care for Challenging Patients

Developed by the Ethnogeriatrics Committee.
Moderator: Marie L. Villa, MD, AGSF, Clinical Associate Professor, University of Washington School of Medicine
The multidisciplinary panel presentation and discussion centers on case-based presentations of ethnically diverse older adults transitioning to community following hospitalization. Each expert discusses how culture and health beliefs affect their discipline’s approach to delivering effective healthcare. Panelists will present evidence based information or best practices on using assessment tools, implementing an effective care plan, and establishing rapport with recently hospitalized, ethnic older adults.  

Case Presentation: The Vietnamese Elder
Thuan D. Ong, MD, MPH, Acting Instructor, University of Washington School of Medicine

Case Presentation: The Mexican American Elder
Marie L. Villa, MD, AGSF 

 Expert Analysis of Cases: The Nursing Perspective
Sandy Maloof, RN

Expert Analysis of Cases: The Social Work Perspective
Karen Clay, MSW, Providence Hospice of Seattle

Expert Analysis of Cases: The Therapist's Perspective
Patricia N. Matsuda, PT, PhD, DPT, Teaching Associate, University of Washington