Improving the quality of life in nursing homes.
Physicians can help improve the quality of life for persons residing in long-term care facilities. Physician visits offer opportunities to share knowledge and skills with the staff, to influence nursing home policies and procedures, and to serve as advocates for residents and their families. The physician can ensure good medical care and can encourage practices that enable residents to use their remaining capacities and have maximum autonomy over their own lives.
D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology; D005190:Family; D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000592:standards*; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000592:standards*; D010819:Physician's Role; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life