Rapid response teams - Walk, don't run
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Rapid response team (RRT) programs provide a system to educate health caregivers in the recognition of the signs and symptoms of physiological instability of patients, developing 'alert criteria', and activating a team of clinicians who attend to the patient for direct evaluation, treatment and possible shifting to another setting early enough to avoid a critical event. The extensive implementation of RRT programs are discussed, also analyzing the potential risks in health care due to this method and providing suggestions to streamline the RRT programs.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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Geriatric care management for low-income seniors
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A study was undertaken to test a new model for geriatric care for low-income senior citizens at primary care level. Results showed that they might derive benefits from a better-coordinated health care system.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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Better care for older people with chronic diseases
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Different options that are implemented to improve health care for senior citizens afflicted by chronic diseases are presented.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2007
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