ABOUT THE ARTIST
About the artist: Edward Longley rendered this watercolor, "Fine
Art Gallery II," depicting a summer scene on the boardwalk
at Ocean City, Maryland. A retired University of Maryland art
instructor, Longley now teaches art classes at the Leisure World
retirement community in Silver Spring, Maryland. He resides in
Olney, Maryland.
FEATURES
Respiratory Tract Infections in Long-Term Care Residents: A Case Study
David Guay
Pneumonia is the second most common infectious disorder-and the
top cause of death-in long-term care populations. This case report
analysis highlights some of the clinical pitfalls and challenges
encountered in diagnosis and management of geriatric respiratory
tract infections.
Dialysis and the Elderly Patient: Questions and Concerns
Minhitri Nguyen
Patients 65 and over may soon comprise the majority of patients
requiring chronic dialysis therapy. With careful attention to
physiologic factors, medical status, and psychosocial needs, hemodialysis
and peritoneal dialysis can be effective in many elderly patients.
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May 1998
Volume 13, Number 5
CLINICAL REVIEW
Geriatric Assessment Teams: A Review of the Literature
Gila Unguru, Madeline Feinberg
Pioneered in England 60 years ago, the use of multidisciplinary
teams to coordinate screening, diagnosis, and treatment of elderly
patients is becoming more widespread in both inpatient and outpatient
settings. Experience to date indicates that a team approach to
geriatric care can result in better health care and improved functioning.
Research and Reports
System for Exchanging Information Among Pharmacists in Different Practice Environments
Angela K. Kuehl, Elizabeth A. Chrischilles, Bernard A. Sorofman
The results of this investigation suggest that implementing a
system to promote continuity of care through increased exchange
of patient-specific information among inpatient and ambulatory pharmacies correlates with an increased rate of
pharmacist interventions in some practice settings.
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