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Orthogeriatric care
 — Australian Society for Geriatric Medicine (ASGM) position statement no.5
Corporate AuthorAustralian Society for Geriatric Medicine
Journal titleAustralian Journal on Ageing, vol 16, no 1,, 1997
Pagespp 10-15
KeywordsOrthopaedics ; Standards of provision ; Australia.
AnnotationOrthogeriatric care is medical care for elderly patients with orthopaedic disorders that is provided by orthopaedic services and aged care services. This position statement outlines: its scope and development; the role of the multidisciplinary team; the organisation of admission, perioperative care, and post-operative care; rehabilitation; discharge; and follow-up.
Accession NumberCPA-971014225 A
ClassmarkLKB: 583: 7YA

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