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An integrated model for defining the scope of psychogeriatrics: the five Cs
— guest editorial | | Author(s) | Joel Sadavoy |
| Journal title | International Psychogeriatrics, vol 21, no 5, October 2009 |
| Pages | pp 805-812 |
| Source | http://www.journals.cambridge.org/ipg |
| Keywords | Mental disorder ; Psychiatric treatment. |
| Annotation | Psychogeriatrics is a specialty defined by its many contrasts and complexities. Over-reliance on biological models sometimes artificially narrows the breadth and content of psychogeriatric research, educational programmes, service delivery and management models to the detriment of patient care. This guest editorial proposes a conceptual model that defines the scope of the field and provides a structure that overlays standard approaches to diagnosis and formulation. Five key defining elements of psychogeriatrics - the five 'Cs' - are explored: complexity, chronicity, comorbidity, continuity and context. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-090922001 A |
| Classmark | E: LP |
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