| Literature DB >> 27475018 |
Mark Rosenberg1, Lynne Rosenberg2.
Abstract
This article presents an overview of the complex needs of older patients presenting to the emergency department for care. Discussion points for hospital communities considering emergency services to accommodate the aging population are highlighted. The essential components of a geriatric emergency department, including transition of care strategies, are reviewed.Entities:
Keywords: Emergency services; GED; Geriatric; Geriatric emergency department; Senior
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27475018 DOI: 10.1016/j.emc.2016.04.011
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Emerg Med Clin North Am ISSN: 0733-8627 Impact factor: 2.264