[The geriatric day hospital in operation. Data from a special facility for health services for geriatric patients offered at the hospital (author's transl)].

Definition and development of the geriatric day hospital are reviewed. Operational aspects in terms of case load, patients visits, occupancy and services offered are pointed out from data of the Lennard Day Hospital Bromley, Kent. From English experience, the geriatric day hospital has proven to be an effective additional tool in the health system.