Infection in older adults: a qualitative study of patient experience
<p><strong>Background:</strong> Infection is common in older adults. Serious infection has a high mortality rate and is associated with unplanned hospital admissions. Little is known about the factors that prompt older patients to seek medical advice when they may have an...
Main Authors: | Moore, A, McKelvie, S, Glogowska, M, Lasserson, D, Hayward, G |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Royal College of General Practitioners
2020
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