Volume 17 - Issue 11 - November, 2009 - ALTC
Department
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M. Brian Bixby, MSN, CRNP and Mary D. Naylor, PhD, RN, FAAN University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health
M. Brian Bixby, MSN, CRNP and Mary D....
Older adults hospitalized for a newly diagnosed acute condition or an exacerbation of a chronic condition are at heightened risk of re-hospitalization.
Older adults hospitalized for a newly diagnosed acute condition or an exacerbation of a chronic condition are at heightened risk of re-hospitalization.
Older adults hospitalized for a...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Column
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Dr. Aronow’s choice of angiotensin receptor blocker in patients intolerant of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy.
Dr. Aronow’s choice of angiotensin receptor blocker in patients intolerant of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor therapy.
Dr. Aronow’s choice of...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
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American Academy of Family Physicians 2009 Scientific Assembly: October 14-17, 2009; Boston, MA
American Academy of Family Physicians 2009 Scientific Assembly: October 14-17, 2009; Boston, MA
American Academy of Family...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
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Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD
Barney S. Spivack, MD, FACP, AGSF, CM...
These days, the biggest issue facing those of us who care for older adults is healthcare reform, especially what’s in store for Medicare.
These days, the biggest issue facing those of us who care for older adults is healthcare reform, especially what’s in store for Medicare.
These days, the biggest issue...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
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Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, AGSF, CMD
Richard G. Stefanacci, DO, MGH, MBA, ...
Healthcare coverage has historically focused on providing acute life-sustaining services, but there has been growing attention paid to improving end-of-life care.
Healthcare coverage has historically focused on providing acute life-sustaining services, but there has been growing attention paid to improving end-of-life care.
Healthcare coverage has...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
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Neil J. MacKinnon, PhD, FCSHP, Robert M. Kaiser, MD, MHSc, Paula Griswold, MS, and Alice Bonner, PhD, RN
Neil J. MacKinnon, PhD, FCSHP, Robert...
The evidence in support of medication reconciliation has increased, while the need for an improved medication-use system in the LTC setting remains.
The evidence in support of medication reconciliation has increased, while the need for an improved medication-use system in the LTC setting remains.
The evidence in support of...
11/10/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
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A rapidly expanding aging population is one of the factors that will impact healthcare services around the globe.
A rapidly expanding aging population is one of the factors that will impact healthcare services around the globe.
A rapidly expanding aging...
11/10/2009
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
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Holly M. Holmes, MD, and James S. Goodwin, MD
Holly M. Holmes, MD, and James S. Goo...
Prostate cancer is a common disease and is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men.
Prostate cancer is a common disease and is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in men.
Prostate cancer is a common...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
