Posted on May 3: Carl Moore Lecture to explore humanity in long-term care

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/micheal_gordonnew.jpg” caption=”Michael Gordon”]Long-term care and care of the elderly cited among the top health related concerns for Canadians will be explored at the sixth annual Carl Moore Lecture in Primary Care on May 5.

Michael Gordon, vice-president of medical services and head of geriatrics and internal medicine at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, will present this year's lecture, hosted by McMaster's Department of Family Medicine. He will speak on Humanity in Long Term Care Ethical, Clinical and Social Challenges', and will address several dimensions of the topic, including: the long term care system, the decision to choose long term care, and geriatrics and long term care as a career.

Gordon is also head of the division of geriatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital, and a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto. He has published widely on health and aging and is a regular contributor and commentator on the joys and problems of the elderly for various TV programs and radio shows. His books include Old enough to feel Better – A Medical Guide For Seniors and An Ounce Of Prevention – The Canadian Guide To Healthy And Successful Retirement. He is co-author of Parenting your Parents, and a new edition of the Encyclopedia of Health & Aging.

Gordon also writes regularly about ethics, long-term care and other health related topics in The Medical Post. His recent article 'When George Met Gladys' addresses the issue of who decides when long-term care patients should have romantic or sexual relationships. This is just one example from Gordon's long experience with long-term care and helping facilities develop ethics programs.

This lectureship provides an opportunity for dialogue and exchange of ideas about important issues in primary care. Roy Green, a local radio broadcaster for 900 CHML and well-known community figure, will be a discussant at the lecture. He has received numerous awards and honours for broadcasting and community service, and brings an important community perspective to the issue.

The lecture will be followed by a reception and long-term care displays by Hamilton-area organizations. Gordon will participate in several academic activities with faculty, students and residents during his visit. These include a leadership workshop for students, an interdisciplinary undergraduate workshop on issues in long-term care, a Medical Directors workshop with pharmacists and physicians involved in long-term care, and a Department of Family Medicine Faculty retreat.

The lecture takes place Wednesday, May 5 at 5 p.m. at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce (555 Bay Street North, Hamilton) and is open to the public. Admission and parking are free of charge. The lectureship honours Carl Moore who was chair of the Department of Family Medicine from 1975 to 1985 and a leader in innovation in primary care throughout his career.

For more information, contact Barb Agro at 905-521-2100 ext. 76206, agrob@mcmaster.ca.

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/micheal_gordonnew.jpg" caption="Michael Gordon"]Long-term care and care of the elderly  cited among the top health related concerns for Canadians  will be explored at the sixth annual Carl Moore Lecture in Primary Care on May 5.<p><br />
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Michael Gordon, vice-president of medical services and head of geriatrics and internal medicine at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, will present this year&#039;s lecture, hosted by McMaster&#039;s Department of Family Medicine.  He will speak on Humanity in Long Term Care  Ethical, Clinical and Social Challenges&#039;, and will address several dimensions of the topic, including: the long term care system, the decision to choose long term care, and geriatrics and long term care as a career.<p><br />
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Gordon is also head of the division of geriatrics at Mount Sinai Hospital, and a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto.  He has published widely on health and aging and is a regular contributor and commentator on the joys and problems of the elderly for various TV programs and radio shows.  His books include <i>Old enough to feel Better - A Medical Guide For Seniors</i> and <i>An Ounce Of Prevention - The Canadian Guide To Healthy And Successful Retirement</i>. He is co-author of <i>Parenting your Parents</i>, and a new edition of the <i>Encyclopedia of Health & Aging</i>.<p> <br />
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Gordon also writes regularly about ethics, long-term care and other health related topics in <i>The Medical Post</i>.  His recent article &#039;When George Met Gladys&#039; addresses the issue of who decides when long-term care patients should have romantic or sexual relationships.  This is just one example from Gordon&#039;s long experience with long-term care and helping facilities develop ethics programs.<p><br />
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This lectureship provides an opportunity for dialogue and exchange of ideas about important issues in primary care.  Roy Green, a local radio broadcaster for <i>900 CHML</i> and well-known community figure, will be a discussant at the lecture.  He has received numerous awards and honours for broadcasting and community service, and brings an important community perspective to the issue. <p> <br />
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The lecture will be followed by a reception and long-term care displays by Hamilton-area organizations.  Gordon will participate in several academic activities with faculty, students and residents during his visit.  These include a leadership workshop for students, an interdisciplinary undergraduate workshop on issues in long-term care, a Medical Directors workshop with pharmacists and physicians involved in long-term care, and a Department of Family Medicine Faculty retreat.<p><br />
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The lecture takes place Wednesday, May 5 at 5 p.m. at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce (555 Bay Street North, Hamilton) and is open to the public.  Admission and parking are free of charge.  The lectureship honours Carl Moore who was chair of the Department of Family Medicine from 1975 to 1985 and a leader in innovation in primary care throughout his career.<p><br />
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For more information, contact Barb Agro at 905-521-2100 ext. 76206, <a href="mailto:agrob@mcmaster.ca">agrob@mcmaster.ca</a>.

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