Do we need community geriatrics?
Ir Med J
; 102(10): 334-5, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
Community geriatrics has evolved as a specific aspect of geriatric medicine in the UK. In Ireland there is uncertainty as to how it should be planned. This is the first national survey of consultants, specialist registrars and general practitioners to seek their opinions. Most consultants and GPs reported already having a community aspect to their current practice, e.g. nursing home visits or community hospital visits, whereas most SpRs did not. Forty three of 62 respondents (69%) agreed that there is a need for community geriatricians and that there should be integration with hospital medicine. Fifty seven of 62 respondents (92%) felt that there would be a beneficial effect on GP services, though some expressed concern about work overlap. Thirteen of the 25 SpRs (52%) in training hoped to begin practice in community geriatrics in the future.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Médicos
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Serviços de Saúde Comunitária
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Serviços de Saúde para Idosos
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Necessidades e Demandas de Serviços de Saúde
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En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article