Nikki Haley's 2024 campaign highlighted mental competency tests for politicians over 75, sparking debate amid concerns over Biden's cognitive health.

China has released its first national guideline on evaluating the professional competence of elderly care workers, aiming to boost career confidence in the sector and address the intensifying ...

At baseline, participants answered a multiple-choice knowledge assessment, a survey on self-perceived competence in GA, and an adaptation of the Association for Community Cancer Centers Geriatric ...

Older adults make up some 30% of the physician workforce in the U.S. They are a lynchpin in patient care and medical education, especially given the Association of American Medical Colleges’ projected ...

Older doctors could soon be forced to have regular health check-ups in order to continue working after the Medical Board found complaints against practitioners aged over 70 were increasing.

This guide provides essential insights into assessing the capacity and decision-making abilities of elderly patients. It covers the importance of informed consent, the use of formal assessment tools, ...

Medical professionals have stepped up calls for President Biden to take a mental competency test after Thursday’s blistering report from special counsel Robert Hur revealed the 81-year-old can ...

Special counsel Hur's report hit like a thunderclap, prompting members of Joe Biden's own party to question whether he could remain the nominee in November.

In this context, seniors are considered to be learners who have to be treated patiently and gently. In this article, the results of an innovative game-based assessment (GBA) approach using blended ...