Physical functioning, depression, and preferences for treatment at the end of life: the Johns Hopkins precursors study
Article Abstract:
The relationship between the worsening physical function and depression and preferences for life-sustaining treatment among the older patients are examined. This study was conducted on the older physicians who graduated from Johns Hopkins University from 1948 to 1964.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
Patient compliance, Aged patients, Elderly patients
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Effect of race and sex on primary care physicians' diagnosis and treatment of late - life depression
Article Abstract:
A study examining primary care physician (PCP) contributions toward racial and sex differences in the diagnosis and treatment of late life depression is presented.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
International Affairs, Management dynamics, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Racial Oppression, Aged, Elderly, Practice, Physicians, Sex discrimination, Race discrimination
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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Subjects list: Psychological aspects, Research, United States
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