psychiatry geriatrics
Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test — Geriatric Version (SMAST-G)
10-item version of the SMAST adapted for older adults (≥65 years). Addresses age-specific alcohol use issues (drinking to cope, loneliness, pain). Score ≥2 = probable alcohol use problem.
References
- Blow FC et al. The Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test — Geriatric Version (MAST-G): A new elderly-specific screening instrument. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 1992;16(2):372.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Tetracosactide · Synthetic ACTH (short Synacthen test)
- Lorazepam (Elderly — Short-Term Use) · Benzodiazepine
- Remifentanil · Opioid (Ultra-Short-Acting)
- Alfentanil · Opioid Analgesic (Ultra-Short Acting)
- Fentanyl (IV — Anaesthesia/ICU) · Opioid Analgesic (Short-Acting)
- Remimazolam · Ultra-Short Acting Benzodiazepine (Procedural Sedation)
Pathways
- Acute Behavioural Disturbance / Rapid Tranquillisation · RCEM 2022; RCPsych 2022; NICE NG10
- Self-Harm Presentation · NICE NG225 (2022)
- Capacity Assessment (Mental Capacity Act) · MCA 2005; Code of Practice
- Acute Psychosis Management · NICE CG178 2014
- Depression Management · NICE CG90 2022
- Lithium Therapy Monitoring · NICE CG185 / BNF
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.