title: Family caregiver satisfaction with medical care of their demented relatives.
abstract: Eighty-eight family caregivers were interviewed concerning their experience with medical care of their demented relatives. Although the majority of caregivers expressed overall satisfaction, they showed higher levels of dissatisfaction than are commonly found in studies of satisfaction with medical care. Greatest dissatisfaction was expressed in regard to receiving insufficient information about dementia; fewest concerns were expressed about inappropriate physician control. Families reported frequently receiving vague diagnoses and insufficient referrals for supportive services.
authors.affiliation: Center for Aging, Birmingham Veterans Administration Medical Center, University of Alabama.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Haley
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Clair
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Saulsberry
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000544:Alzheimer Disease; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D003258:Consumer Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014481:United States