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Survey of carers of elderly patients discharged from hospital
- Author:
- WILLIAMS E. Idris
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of General Practice, 41(344), March 1991, pp.105-108.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
As part of a study to determine reasons for early unplanned readmission of elderly patients to hospital, carers were interviewed. Their characteristics and the problems they faced are summarised.
Use of nursing and social services by elderly patients discharged from hospital
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS E. Idris, FITTON Freda
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of General Practice, 41(343), February 1991, pp.72-75.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
Reports on a study to determine reasons for unplanned readmissions to hospital; failure of services was an important contributory factor, particularly when nursing and home help service were lacking.