Читать книгу Pathy's Principles and Practice of Geriatric Medicine - Группа авторов - Страница 33

 In spite of interest in old age, enlightened medical treatment of the elderly sick patient did not start until the twentieth century.

 Classification of patients and better treatment methods showed that the majority of those admitted to elderly care wards could be discharged.

 Community studies found unreported minor illness in older people, which could have a major impact on the quality of life if left untreated.

 University authorities were slow to implement the education of medical students about the medical and social aspects of illness in the older person.

 Powerful charitable foundations supported research into the causes of ageing.