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.

Editorial, Medical economics, Economic aspects, Alzheimer's disease, Managed care plans (Medical care), Medicaid

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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.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Research and Testing Services, Public affairs, Nursing & Rest Homes, Nursing and Residential Care Facilities, Nursing and Personal Care Facilities, Ethics, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Homes for Aged, Homes for the Elderly, Geriatric Research, Aged, Elderly, Physicians, Terminal care, Ethical aspects, Nursing homes

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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.

Patient outcomes, Stroke (Disease), Stroke, Stroke patients

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