What is important, what needs treating? How GPs perceive older patients’ multiple health problems: a mixed method research study

What is important, what needs treating? How GPs perceive older patients’ multiple health problems: a mixed method research study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>GPs increasingly deal with multiple health problems of their older patients. They have to apply a hierarchical management approach that considers priorities to balance competing needs for treatment. Yet, the practice of setting indiv...

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Main Authors: Junius-Walker Ulrike, Wrede Jennifer, Schleef Tanja, Diederichs-Egidi Heike, Wiese Birgitt, Hummers-Pradier Eva, Dierks Marie-Luise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Health priorities
Multimorbidity
Old age
Family practice
Patient-centred care
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/443

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