The Past and Future of Home- and Community-Based Long-Term Care

Article Abstract:

The article, originally published in the journal in 1988 and currently available in online-only format, provides strategies for providing effective and economical home- and community-based long-term medical care. These include prestratifying patients based on expected benefits, the use of prospective budgeting, and joining home and community care interventions with housing interventions.

Cost benefit analysis, Long-term care of the sick, Long term care, 1988 AD

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"The High Cost of Dying": What Do the Data Show?

Article Abstract:

The article, originally published in the journal in 1983, identifies the economic and ethical issues surrounding end-of-life medical care. Findings indicate that such expenditures are not "wasteful" or extravagant, but are simply typical of the care that is provided to patients with illnesses or health conditions of any sort, terminal or not.

Ethics, Terminal care, Ethical aspects, Medical ethics, 1983 AD

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Nutrition in War and Peace

Article Abstract:

The article, originally published in the journal in 1947, assesses economic and social issues surrounding public access to food supplies during and after wartime. Key points include proper dietary assessment, the specific nutritional needs of pregnant women and industrial workers, and school meals.

Health aspects, History, War, War economy, Food supply, Nutrition policy, 1947 AD

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