Professor Dr. L Charles

Biography

Dr. L Charles is a Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, specializing in Family Medicine. With an extensive background in healthcare education and research, their focus includes the care of elderly patients, particularly in areas such as dementia, delirium, and osteoporosis treatment. Dr. Charles has contributed significantly to the Care of the Elderly Program, where they serve as Program Director and engage in research that includes decision-making capacity assessment and core competencies for caregivers. Their education includes a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Edinburgh, coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Science Honours Pharmacology. They are a certified member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada with a specialization in Care of the Elderly. Dr. Charles has published various impactful studies in prominent journals, exploring the nuances of rural family caregiving and the implications of healthcare innovations on the elderly population.

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