Olsen C G, Tangeman J
Department of Family Practice, Wright State University, Dayton, OH.
Geriatrics. 1992 Feb;47(2):50, 52-4, 57.
The need for primary care physicians to care for nursing home patients will continue to increase as America's population ages. Although some conflicts persist, nursing home practice can be gratifying for the physician if certain patient care strategies are followed. Measures that can help make the practice more efficient and rewarding include careful planning, setting limits on the practice, establishing patient goals early, developing a strong rapport with nursing home staff and patients' families, and gaining an understanding of local and federal regulations. Primary care physicians can also play a significant role in improving the quality of life for patients in this setting.
随着美国人口老龄化，初级保健医生照顾疗养院患者的需求将持续增加。尽管一些冲突仍然存在，但如果遵循某些患者护理策略，疗养院工作对医生来说可能是令人满足的。有助于使工作更高效且有意义的措施包括精心规划、对工作设定限制、尽早确立患者目标、与疗养院工作人员及患者家属建立牢固的融洽关系，以及了解地方和联邦法规。在这种情况下，初级保健医生在改善患者生活质量方面也可以发挥重要作用。
