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- Title
History of the development of geriatric medicine in the UK.
- Authors
Barton, A; Mulley, G
- Abstract
In this review the development of the specialty of geriatric medicine in the UK is traced from its humble beginnings. Elderly medicine is now thriving and represents the largest group of physician members of the Royal Colleges of Physicians. Geriatric medicine is essentially about optimising the care and wellbeing of older people. A key component of this is teamwork. A successful service for old people depends on the skills of many people, including nurses, therapists, social workers, and others. The contributions made by nurses and other professionals have been immense, but space does not permit a historical review of their important role.
- Publication
Postgraduate medical journal, 2003, Vol 79, Issue 930, p229
- ISSN
0032-5473
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1136/pmj.79.930.229