Koh K T
Department of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Singapore Med J. 1994 Jun;35(3):290-3.
With the anticipated increase in the number of aged persons in our local population, there will be an increased workload for the family doctor caring for the elderly in the community. Diseases thought to be attributed to ageing may be non-degenerative and hence treatable. This paper highlights the role of the family physician in the care of the elderly as the doctor's recognition of these diseases and consequent early intervention may result in an improved outcome for the patient. Optimal care can be achieved with the family doctor's systematic planning of the individual's care, networking with hospitals and other health professionals and providing support for carers.
随着本地人口中老年人数的预期增加，社区中照顾老年人的家庭医生的工作量将会加大。被认为与衰老相关的疾病可能并非退行性疾病，因此是可以治疗的。本文强调了家庭医生在老年人护理中的作用，因为医生对这些疾病的认识以及随之而来的早期干预可能会改善患者的预后。通过家庭医生对个人护理的系统规划、与医院及其他健康专业人员建立联系并为护理人员提供支持，可实现最佳护理。
