Age-Associated Pathology and the Place of Geriatrics as a Medical Specialty (Reflections of a Clinician)

Controversial issues of pathological processes associated with the elderly and senile age, along with several aspects of the organization of geriatric services that require discussion, are examined by a clinician based on his long-term experience in geriatrics. This paper is presented for public deb...

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Published in:Advances in gerontology 2018-07, Vol.8 (3), p.183-189
Main Author: Myakotnykh, V. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
Aging
Cancer
Geriatrics
Geriatrics/Gerontology
Gerontology
Health care
Life expectancy
Medical diagnosis
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Patients
Pediatrics
Physicians
Psychiatrists
Public health
Surgeons
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Summary:Controversial issues of pathological processes associated with the elderly and senile age, along with several aspects of the organization of geriatric services that require discussion, are examined by a clinician based on his long-term experience in geriatrics. This paper is presented for public debate in this journal.
ISSN:2079-0570
2079-0589
DOI:10.1134/S207905701803013X