title: Older adults. The case for comprehensive assessment.
abstract: Recognition of all health care problems is important to be able to provide comprehensive care with optimal outcomes and to maximize reimbursement. This article addresses the importance of conducting a thorough geriatric assessment, including an assessment of mental health. The authors present case examples to illustrate where shortcomings in the assessment could compromise both care and reimbursement.
authors.affiliation: Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA. mcamann@kennesaw.edu
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Camann
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Chase
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods*; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008603:Mental Health; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010808:Physical Examination; D014481:United States