Raising enthusiasm for the medical care of elderly patients: a concept mapping study to find elements for an elderly friendly medical curriculum

Abstract Background To deliver high quality of care for the growing population of older patients more geriatricians are needed. However, the interest of medical students for a career in geriatrics is lagging behind due to a lack of exposure, the nature of the work, and the low status and financial r...

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Main Authors: Ariadne A. Meiboom, Henk de Vries, Fedde Scheele, Cees M. P. M. Hertogh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-018-1344-6