Meyrick R L
Proc R Soc Med. 1968 Sep;61(9):917-8. doi: 10.1177/003591576806100927.
Dr Roger Meyrick outlines the scope of geriatrics and defines three categories of elderly people characterized by reduced activity, reduced resources and reduced independence.DR JOHN AGATE CONSIDERS THE DEPRIVATIONS WHICH MAY OCCUR IN OLD AGE SUCH AS: malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, deprivation of minerals and water, hypothermia and psychological deprivation.The role of the family doctor in the care of the elderly is discussed by both speakers.
罗杰·梅里克博士概述了老年医学的范畴，并定义了三类老年人，其特征分别为活动能力下降、资源减少和独立性降低。约翰·阿盖特博士探讨了老年时期可能出现的匮乏情况，如营养不良、维生素缺乏、矿物质和水分缺失、体温过低以及心理匮乏。两位发言者都讨论了家庭医生在老年人护理中的作用。
