Lagaay Am, Weverling-Rijnsburger Aw
Abstract
Older patients are becoming significantly more important in the health care service. Important topics in geriatric medicine are discussed such as characteristics of geriatric patients, the concept of 'normal' and 'successful' ageing, age discrimination and the multidisciplinary geriatric team. These concepts may also be useful in geriatric dentistry.
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Older patients are becoming significantly more important in the health care service. Important topics in geriatric medicine are discussed such as characteristics of geriatric patients, the concept of 'normal' and 'successful' ageing, age discrimination and the multidisciplinary geriatric team. These concepts may also be useful in geriatric dentistry.
Key concepts: Geriatric dentistry, Geriatrics, Geriatric care, Multidisciplinary approach, Gerontology, Medicine, Oral health, Ageing