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Home based primary care in the VA setting, with a focus on Birmingham, Alabama
Author(s)Christine S Ritchie, David R Thomas
Journal titleThe Journal of Long Term Home Health Care : the PRIDE Institute Journal, vol 17, no 4, Fall 1998
Pagespp 18-25
KeywordsHome visits [doctors] ; Therapeutic services [domiciliary] ; Housebound ; United States of America.
AnnotationThe Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has been at the forefront of home health care in the US, since first establishing community-based home care in 1972. The Veterans Administration Home-Based Primary Care (VA HBPC) Program in Birmingham, Alabama began in 1975. This article gives information regarding costs of care, education initiatives for staff, patient care, and strengths and limitations of the Program. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-990225209 A
ClassmarkL5H: N3: C6: 7T

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