Geriatric care in a provincial hospital.
Much of the work of the public medical wards at Grey's Hospital is concerned with the care of aged persons. In the absence of separate geriatric facilities, this work forms an integral part of internal medicine. During the last decade two surveys, and experience gained, have determined a comprehensive approach to the social and medical problems encountered. While team work can accomplish much, the responsibility for care of the aged currently remains divided among a number of government and private agencies. Without a unified policy and further expenditure of a certain amount of money, many of our senior citizens will continue to be denied easy access to health care facilities.
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005853:Geriatrics; D006760:Hospitalization; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D009017:Morbidity; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013019:South Africa