Geriatric Home-Based Medical Care

Abstract

As the population ages, home-based medical care becomes increasingly important in the care of frail, functionally impaired older adults. Unfortunately, formal education in home-based medical care is limited, and misconceptions abound. This book is intended to be a practical clinical reference for health care providers who practice medicine in the home. Home-based medical care is highly relevant to the evolving health service delivery system in the USA, but terminology related to this fi eld can be confusing. We adopt the term “home-based medical care” to emphasize the relevance of this practice model as part of the contemporary health care system.