title: [Health care to nursing homes by general practitioners].
abstract: In Denmark we used to have one GP employed at every nursing home. In 1996 it was politically decided that the patients should keep their usual GP. As a consequence GPs have patients at several nursing homes, and the nursing homes must collaborate with several GPs who are not a part of their staff. A new model is described where a small group of GPs are sharing the patients on their lists and as group provide health care to the nursing home. Taking care of elderly people at nursing homes today is complicated, and it is argued that a careful plan is necessary when moving in.
authors: Lægerne Kanaltorvet, Kanaltorvet 8, 2620 Albertslund. lrytter@dadlnet.dk.
authors: Lars
authors: L
authors: Rytter
authors: Torben
authors: T
authors: Hellebek
authors: Anita
authors: A
authors: Mink
authors: Peter Torsten
authors: PT
authors: Sørensen
mesh_terms: D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D003718:Denmark; D058005:General Practitioners; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000458:organization & administration; D000078329:Workforce