Continuing care--should geriatricians re-engage?
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چکیده
Continuing care settings cater for some of the most disabled individuals. Their care can often present major ethical dilemmas; teams involved in such care require a broad range of skills. We illustrate this with a challenging case history and discuss specific dilemmas, including investigation and treatment in the absence of specific consent and advance directives. We suggest that continuing care should be recognised as a valuable component of training in geriatric medicine.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Age and ageing
دوره 33 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004