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3. DUTCH ELDERLY CARE PHYSICIAN: A NEW GENERATION OF NURSING HOME PHYSICIAN SPECIALISTS

Author

Koopmans, Raymond T.C.M., Lavrijsen, Jan C.M., Hoek, J. Frank., Went, Paul B.M., and Schols, Jos M.G.A.

Subjects
Aged, Public health, Nursing homes, Health, Seniors
Abstract

To authenticate to the full-text of this article, please visit this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.2010.03043.x Byline: Raymond T. C. M. Koopmans (*), Jan C. M. Lavrijsen (*), J. Frank. Hoek ([dagger]), Paul B. M. Went ([double dagger]), Jos M. G. A. Schols (s.) Author Affiliation: (*)Department of Primary and Community Care, Centre for Family Medicine, Geriatric Care and Public Health, Radboud University Nijmegen, Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands ([dagger])Department of Nursing Home Medicine, VU University Hospital Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands ([double dagger])Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University Medical Centre, Leiden, the Netherlands (s.)Department of General Practice, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands

Published
2010

4. The role of the specialist physician in nursing homes: the Netherlands' experience.

Author

Hoek, J. Frank, Ribbe, Miel W., Hertogh, Cees M. P. M., and van der Vleuten, Cees P. M.

Subjects
*NURSING care facilities, *GENERAL practitioners, *MEDICAL specialties & specialists, *MEDICAL care
Abstract

Background Dutch nursing homes employ physicians who have completed a two year specialist training programme to become a qualified nursing home physician. This paper describes the origin of the profession of nursing home medicine in the context of Dutch nursing homes. Method Review of the history and development of the need for specialist physicians in care of residents in nursing homes. Examination of the competencies required and training available for physicians and the benefits of this arrangement in improving quality of care. Results Relevant skills and competencies of the specialist physician in nursing homes are discussed. The role and tasks, and the nursing home physician's method of working and providing care are explained, as well as the benefits and disadvantages of organizing medical care in this way. Conclusions The benefits of a specialist physician are considered greater than the disadvantages. Specialist training for this role is considered to be highly desirable. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2003
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