How much does it really cost to care for persons with Alzheimer's disease?
Article Abstract:
The author critiques an article indicating that Alzheimer's disease does not generate higher medical costs compared to patients with other types of dementia. He suggests that the costs which should be examined more closely are Medicaid cost of care and out-of-pocket expenses for patients' families, rather than estimates for managed care, which may or may not accept such patients.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2001
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Use of physician orders for life-sustaining treatment program in Oregon nursing facilities: beyond resuscitation status
Article Abstract:
A program was designed to communicate resident/surrogate treatment preferences in the form of medical orders and to assess statewide nursing facility use of the physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST) and to identify the patterns of orders documented on residents POLST forms. The POLST program is widely used in Oregon nursing facilities.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Guidelines abstracted from the department of veterans affairs/ department of defense clinical practice guideline for the management of stroke rehabilitation
Article Abstract:
A study aimed at identifying evidence-based processes of poststroke care that enhance measurable patient outcomes, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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