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A brief history of geriatrics
Author(s)John E Morley
Journal titleJournals of Gerontology: Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, vol 59A, no 11, November 2004
Pagespp 1132-1152
Sourcehttp://www.geron.org
KeywordsHealth [elderly] ; Histories.
AnnotationThe development of geriatrics as an academic discipline is outlined, and the author includes some biographical details on major players. The author also briefly covers the history of nursing homes. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-050505205 A
ClassmarkCC: 6A

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