Care of the Elderly Patient: Policy Issues and Research Opportunities (Report of a Forum of the Council on Health Care Technology)

By Jeremiah A. Barondess, Institute of Medicine, Council on Health Care Technology

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A guiding principle of the Council on Health Care Technology is a special focus on medical technology assessment measures that coincide with patient well-being, quality of health care, and quality of life. Of particular concern is care of the elderly, which constitutes a special and vulnerable patient population. This comprehensive book discusses the appropriate use of technology to minimize risks posed to the elderly patient in the delivery of health care services. It covers home and community care as well as acute hospital care, and system resources and constraints.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0309040973

ISBN13:9780309040976

Release Date:February 1989

Publisher:National Academies Press

Length:152 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

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Administration & Medicine Economics Administration & Policy Clinical General Geriatrics Health Policy Internal Medicine Medical Medical Books Medicine

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