title: Development of a collaborative geriatric program between the legal system and a social work-directed program of a community hospital.
abstract: This paper details the development of a unique program developed between a social work-directed service of a community hospital and the probate system. It documents the value of combining the skills of these two systems to enhance the care, service delivery and quality of life of older persons involved in conservatorship matters. It suggests that such models will become increasingly necessary as the American population ages.
authors.affiliation: Senior Care Network, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, CA 91105.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hackstaff-Goldis
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: House
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D015141:Los Angeles; D011788:Quality of Life; D012948:Social Work Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*