The Physician's Role in an Aging America: Taking the Team Approach to Eldercare

With the advent of an aging patient population, the healthcare community is sharpening its focus on geriatric medicine and on how current resources will fare under the demands of an aging America. One approach to effective eldercare is that of a "team" of physician and nonphysician provide...

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Published in:	Hospital topics Vol. 68; no. 3; pp. 31 - 34
Main Authors:	Constable, Colonel Joseph F., Rubenstein, Major David A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Taylor & Francis Group 1990
Subjects:	Aged Geriatrics Health administration Health Services for the Aged - organization & administration Humans Leadership Patient Care Team - organization & administration Physician's Role Role United States United States
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Summary:	With the advent of an aging patient population, the healthcare community is sharpening its focus on geriatric medicine and on how current resources will fare under the demands of an aging America. One approach to effective eldercare is that of a "team" of physician and nonphysician providers, cooperating to meet the multifaceted needs of the elderly patient. As the traditional primary care provider, the physician is a natural choice for the role of team leader.
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ISSN:	0018-5868 1939-9278
DOI:	10.1080/00185868.1990.10543677