Is Geriatric Care Associated with Less Emergency Department Use?

Laura P. D'Arcy, Sally C. Stearns, Marisa E. Domino, Laura C. Hanson and Morris Weinberger

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Abstract: This study found that community-dwelling individuals and nursing home residents treated by a geriatrician were less likely to use the emergency department (ED) than individuals treated by other providers.

Keywords: Geriatric Care; Primary Care; Nursing Home; Emergency Department (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 8
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