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Mental disorders in the hospitalized older patient
Author(s)David Anderson
Journal titleGeriatric Medicine, vol 33, no 8, August 2003
Pagespp 17-19
KeywordsMental disorder ; Confusion ; Diagnosis ; In-patients.
AnnotationAbout half of all older people admitted to general hospital beds have a co-existing mental disorder. However, detection is poor, and large numbers of patients will be discharged with undiagnosed and untreated mental illness. Mental disorder is an independent predictor of poor prognosis. The author discusses the importance of early detection and vigorous treatment of the psychiatric condition for an improved outcome. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-031027204 A
ClassmarkE: EDC: LK7: LF7

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