title: Family physicians' present and future role in caring for older patients.
abstract: The population of patients older than 65 years is projected to increase substantially in the coming years, particularly in rural areas. Family physicians are essential providers of geriatric care, especially in rural areas, but need payment reform to improve their capacity to meet the needs of older patients.
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Peterson
authors.forename: Andrew W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Bazemore
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Phillips
authors.forename: Bridget
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Teevan
authors.forename: Marty S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Dodoo
authors.forename: Imam
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Xierali
authors.forename: Stephen M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Petterson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000639:trends*; D000078329:Workforce