Psychogeriatrics and general practice in Australia.
We describe the interface between general practice and psychogeriatrics in Australia. While aged care services are complex and there are serious deficiencies in the management of the elderly, several initiatives appear set to improve the level of care. Economic considerations, mutual education of general practitioners and psychogeriatricians, and social factors are strong determinants of good primary care of the mental health needs of older people.
Brodaty
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University of New South Wales.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001315:Australia; D005194:Family Practice / Q000639:trends*; D005544:Forecasting; D005852:Geriatric Psychiatry / Q000639:trends*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000639:trends*