[Comprehensive geriatric assessment--its clinical, social and economic importance and prospects].
It is well known that many elderly patients are referred to nursing homes because of "functional decline" without being thoroughly investigated. We studied 9 elderly patients, all referred to hospital due to functional decline and diagnosed as follows: spinal stenosis--2 cases, depression--3, thyrotoxicosis--1, Parkinson--1, polypharmacy and congestive heart failure--1 patient each. Proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment prevent unnecessary hospitalization in nursing homes. Our study is meant to draw attention to this crucial aspect of geriatric medicine.
Feldman
J
J
Geriatric Dept., Sapir Medical Center, Kfar Saba.
Peleg
L
L
Yaretzky
A
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000592:standards*; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel