AAGP Position Statements

AAGP’s Policy Statements are developed in response to critical issues in geriatric psychiatry. Each Policy Statement is carefully crafted after extensive input from a variety of sources and is formally adopted by the AAGP Board of Directors.

• Geriatric Disaster Response (November 2008)
• Principles of Care for Patients With Dementia Resulting From Alzheimer Disease (September 2005)
• Clinical Trials Registry (November 2005)
• Psychologist Prescribing Privileges (October 2004)
• Mental Health and Medical Care of Older Adults
• Family and Caregiver Counseling in Dementia: Medical Necessity
• End-of-Life Care
• Access to Psychiatric Care for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementing Illnesses
• Formulary Choices and Restrictions
• Psychotherapeutic Medication in the Nursing Home
• The Clinical Roles and Functions of the Geriatric Psychiatrist
  
  
  
  
  

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