Double the dilemma

Author:
HOPKINS Graham
Journal article citation:
Community Care, 24.03.05, 2005, pp.44-45.
Publisher:
Reed Business Information

Reports on the case of a older man who needed 24-hour care after suffering a stroke. Although his care would have been cheaper and safer to offer in a nursing home, neither he nor his wife wanted that. Looks at how the case was handled and the care that was provided.

Subject terms:
home care, older people, risk, stroke, case studies;
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ISSN print:
0307-5508

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