Integrated working between residential care homes and primary care: a survey of care homes in England

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Older people living in care homes in England have complex health needs due to a range of medical conditions, mental health needs and frailty. Despite an increasing policy expectation that professionals should operate in an integrated...

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Main Authors: Gage Heather, Dickinson Angela, Victor Christina, Williams Peter, Cheynel Jerome, Davies Sue L, Iliffe Steve, Froggatt Katherine, Martin Wendy, Goodman Claire
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2318/12/71