Care of the Elderly Patient

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

Paperback (01 Jan 1989)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The elderly constitute a special and vulnerable patient population. This 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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780309040976
Publisher: National Academy Press
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Pub date:
DEWEY: 618.97
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 144
Weight: 227g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 12mm