title: Geriatricians differ from generalist physicians in that they focus on improving function as opposed to focusing on treating specific diseases. Preface.
authors.affiliation: Division of Geriatric Medicine, Saint Louis University & GRECC VA Medical Center, 1402 South Grand Boulevard, M238, St Louis, MO 63104, USA. morley@slu.edu
authors.forename: John E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Morley
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000458:organization & administration; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010819:Physician's Role; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States