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Assessing multimorbidities.

Authors :
Duncan, Polly
Salisbury, Chris
Source :
Pulse. Nov2016, p71-74. 3p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the increase prevalence of multimorbidity in patients particularly for the older people in Great Britain. Topics mentioned include the impact of multiple long-term disorders to the person's wellbeing, the risk of falls and the increase needs of medical care for frail patients and the risk of side-effects from medications. INSET: Case: Mrs M.

Subjects

Subjects :
*DISEASE prevalence
*QUALITY of life
*PUBLIC health administration
*PATIENT acceptance of health care
*DRUG side effects
*MANAGEMENT

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00486000
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pulse
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
119182368

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