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[The department of geriatrics]
1Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, Intervakgroep Sociale Gerontologie, Psychologisch Laboratorium.
Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
|April 1, 1988
Summary
This report highlights the Dutch health system's acknowledgment of geriatric patients in hospitals. It stresses the need for improved geriatric care organization, training, and the development of geriatrics as a medical discipline.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Healthcare Organization
- Medical Education
Background:
- A significant report addresses the needs of geriatric patients within Dutch general hospitals.
- Central health and hospital advisory bodies now formally recognize the 'geriatric patient' as a distinct group.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the implications of this acknowledgment for healthcare organization and medical training.
- To comment on the current state and future development of geriatric care in the Netherlands.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of a major report on geriatric patients in general hospitals.
- Analysis of comments and recommendations regarding healthcare system adequacy and training needs.
Main Results:
- The Dutch health system is currently inadequate in addressing the specific needs of geriatric patients.
- There is a recognized necessity to accelerate the training of geriatricians.
- A shift in the role of nursing-home physicians is proposed.
Conclusions:
- Geriatrics requires development as a distinct medical discipline.
- Implementation of geriatric departments in general hospitals needs evaluation.
- Systemic changes are required to better serve the geriatric patient population.