The GP's role in continuing care for the aged - A commitment to holistic care
Keywords:
Aged, Health Services for the Aged, Continuity of patient care, Holistic health
Abstract
Does the GP fulfill the commitment to total, continuing care for the aged? Two montbs' experience from a Sea Point practice is analysed and compared with other studies in order to answer this question. GPs are not sufficiently aw&re of the available facilities and support organisations to utilise them fully, and students need to be sensitised to the concept of cure and care of the chronically and incurably ill.
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