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The non coping elderly patient.

S M Schlicht

    Australian Family Physician
    |April 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Elderly patients struggling to cope need significant support from general practitioners. GPs coordinate medical care and community resources to help patients remain at home until suitable alternative placement is found.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatrics
    • Primary Care Medicine
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Non-coping elderly individuals present significant challenges in primary care settings.
    • Effective support systems are crucial for managing elderly patients' well-being at home.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the role of general practitioners (GPs) in supporting non-coping elderly patients.
    • To emphasize the coordination of medical and social services for home-based care.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of general practitioner roles in elderly care.
    • Coordination of medical services and external support agencies.
    • Facilitation of transition to alternative placements when necessary.

    Main Results:

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    • General practitioners provide essential ongoing medical care.
    • GPs act as central coordinators for various support agencies.
    • Successful home coping is facilitated pending alternative placement.

    Conclusions:

    • General practitioners are vital in managing non-coping elderly patients.
    • Integrated care involving medical and social support improves patient and family outcomes.
    • Timely arrangement of alternative placement eases burdens on patients, families, and healthcare providers.