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Geriatric assessment teams: What they are and who they can help

Geriatric Assessment Service San Francisco Institute on Aging Mount Zion Hospital San Francisco, California

Various types of geriatric assessment teams and environments for these programs are described. Included are the components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment: physical, psychological, socioeconomic, and functional. This is a comprehensive view of the diversified manner in which an effective geriatric assessment team may be structured. The need for follow-through on the teams' recommendations is emphasized. The ability of professionals in any setting to identify the need for a comprehensive geriatric assessment is vital.

Home Health Care Management & Practice, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1-8 (1989)
DOI: 10.1177/108482238900200102


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