Guardianship: The Implications of Resident Physician Perceptions of Caring for Incapacitated Older Adults Without Advocates
As the incidence of dementia rises, increased utilization of surrogate decision-makers, including legal guardians, is anticipated. This manuscript presents an analysis of resident physicians’ experiences and perceptions regarding requirements, roles, and responsibilities of caring for older adults i...
Main Authors: | Linda Wang DO, Jared Morphew MD, Caroline Vitale MD, Patricia Mullan PhD, Kahli Zietlow MD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2023-12-01
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Series: | Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214231218581 |
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