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Review
. 2016 May;32(2):373-83.
doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2016.01.010.

Integrating Care Across Disciplines

Nina L Blachman  1 , Caroline S Blaum  2
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Review

Integrating Care Across Disciplines

Nina L Blachman et al. Clin Geriatr Med. 2016 May.

Abstract

Interdisciplinary care teams are important in managing older patients. Geriatric patients with cardiovascular problems represent a unique paradigm for interdisciplinary teams, and patients benefit from the assistance of physicians, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and therapists collaborating on treatment plans. Teams work on the inpatient and outpatient sides and at patients' homes to maximize function and prevent readmissions to the hospital.

Keywords: Geriatrics; Heart failure; Interdisciplinary care; Team.

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