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Commentary on "Lower respiratory infections in nursing home residents with dementia: a tale of two countries"
Author(s)Howard Tuch
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 43, special issue II, April 2003
Pagespp 94-95
KeywordsRespiratory tract diseases ; Pneumonia ; Dementia ; Residents [care homes] ; Nursing homes ; Medical care ; Terminal care ; Comparison ; United States of America ; Netherlands.
AnnotationThe study by David R Mehr et al in this issue of The Gerontologist is praised for raising issues regarding the types of care for which patients and their families would wish. Howard Tuch also focuses on the study's limitations and difficulties in comparing two different populations. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-030611208 A
ClassmarkCN: CNP: EA: KX: LHB: LK: LV: 48: 7T: 76H

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