Sites of Care for Older Adults.

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العنوان: Sites of Care for Older Adults.
المؤلفون: Soriano, Rainier P., Fernandez, Helen M., Cassel, Christine K., Leipzig, Rosanne M., Boockvar, Kenneth S.
المصدر: Fundamentals of Geriatric Medicine; 2007, p56-72, 17p
مستخلص: Upon completion of the chapter, the student will be able to: 1.Weigh the likelihood of benefit and harm when deciding whether to hospitalize an older adult.2.Anticipate hazards of hospitalization for older adults and take measures to prevent them.3.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different sites for post-acute care with patients and families.4.Understand the mechanisms for provision of long-term care in the United States and how they are financed.5.Optimize continuity of care during patient relocation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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قاعدة البيانات: Supplemental Index
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ردمك:9780387323244
DOI:10.1007/978-0-387-32326-8_4