Gugliucci Marilyn R, Giovanis Athina T
Geriatric Education & Research, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, 11 Hills Beach Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005-9526, USA.
J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2009 Sep;109(9):481-4.
In response to the shifting demographics observed in the United States, a variety of organizations have begun issuing consensus statements and patient care guidelines to help health professionals meet the anticipated medical needs of the older population. The authors describe a collaborative effort within the osteopathic medical profession focused on translating geriatric core competencies into curricula guidelines for osteopathic medical education. Osteopathic physicians will likely be the "first responders" for elder care needs in the United States as a result of their disproportionately high rates of primary care practice.
为应对美国人口结构的变化，各类组织已开始发布共识声明和患者护理指南，以帮助医疗专业人员满足老年人群预期的医疗需求。作者描述了整骨医学专业内部的一项合作努力，重点是将老年医学核心能力转化为整骨医学教育的课程指南。由于整骨医生从事初级保健工作的比例过高，他们很可能成为美国老年护理需求的“第一响应者”。
