El psiquiatre geriàtric
Example: El psiquiatre geriàtric va recomanar teràpia per a la pacient gran.
Definition
"El psiquiatre geriàtric" refers to a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats mental health disorders specifically in elderly patients, addressing issues related to aging such as dementia, depression, and anxiety in older adults.
Etymology
The term "el psiquiatre geriàtric" combines Catalan words where "psiquiatre" comes from Greek roots meaning 'mind' and 'healer,' and "geriàtric" derives from Greek 'geras' meaning 'old age.' Together, it literally means a psychiatrist specialized in old age, reflecting the focused care for mental health in elderly individuals.
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the geriatric psychiatrist