Care of the Elderly Patient : Policy Issues and Research Opportunities Paperback / softback

A guiding principle of the Council on Health Care Technology is a special focus on medical technology assessment measures that coincide with patient well-being, quality of health care, and quality of life.

Of particular concern is care of the elderly, which constitutes a special and vulnerable patient population.

This comprehensive book discusses the appropriate use of technology to minimize risks posed to the elderly patient in the delivery of health care services.

It covers home and community care as well as acute hospital care, and system resources and constraints. Table of ContentsFront MatterIntroduction to the Council on Health Care TechnologyQuality of Care and the Health Needs of the Elderly PatientHome and Community Care of the Elderly: IntroductionHome and Community Care of the Elderly: Framing the IssuesFraming the Issues of Home and Community Care: ResponseSpecial Perspectives on Home and Community CareSpecial Perspectives on Home and Community CareSpecial Perspectives on Home and Community CareSpecial Perspectives on Home and Community CareSpecial Perspectives on Home and Community CareHome and Community Care of the Elderly: System Resources andConstraintsHome and Community Care of the Elderly: System Resources andConstraintsHome and Community Care of the Elderly: Research and Policy IssuesHome and Community Care of the Elderly: Research and Policy IssuesThe Acute Care Hospital and the Elderly: IntroductionThe Acute Care Hospital and the Elderly: Framing the IssuesSpecial Perspectives on Acute Hospital CareSpecial Perspectives on Acute Hospital CareSpecial Perspectives on Acute Hospital CareSpecial Perspectives on Acute Hospital CareAcute Hospital Care of the Elderly: System Resources andConstraintsAcute Hospital Care of the Elderly: System Resources andConstraintsAcute Hospital Care of the Elderly: Research and Policy IssuesAcute Hospital Care of the Elderly: Research and Policy IssuesCare of the Elderly Patient: Summation of the ForumList of Authors