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Geriatric primary care: a European perspective, Part I
H Hermanova1, J Wertheimer, J G Evans
1Disability, and Rehabilitation World Health Organization Copenhagen, Denmark.
Geriatrics
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Geriatric medicine, originating in Europe, faces challenges in providing care for the aging population. This discussion highlights healthcare services for the elderly in the UK and Switzerland.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Public Health
- Healthcare Systems
Background:
- Geriatric medicine's origins trace back to Europe, with the United Kingdom recognizing it as a distinct specialty.
- A panel of European geriatricians convened to discuss challenges and successes in elder care.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) regional advisor provided broader European perspectives.
Framework:
- Focus on healthcare services for the elderly.
- Comparative analysis of healthcare systems in the United Kingdom and Switzerland.
- Inclusion of insights from various European nations.
Implementation:
- Panel discussion among leading European geriatricians.
- Convened by GERIATRICS Editor-in-Chief Robert N. Butler, MD.
- Focus on practical successes and encountered problems in geriatric care delivery.
Implications:
- Informing U.S. primary care physicians about European geriatric care models.
- Identifying best practices and areas for improvement in elder healthcare.
- Contributing to the global discourse on aging populations and healthcare needs.
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