Geriatrician Roles and the Value of Geriatrics in an Evolving Healthcare System

TitleGeriatrician Roles and the Value of Geriatrics in an Evolving Healthcare System
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2019
AuthorsBates, T, Kottek, A, Spetz, J
Date Published07/2019
InstitutionUCSF Health Workforce Research Center on Long-Term Care
CitySan Francisco
Keywordscare teams, geriatric care, Geriatrician workforce, geriatrics, interdisciplinary, older
Abstract

Objective/Issue:

In the context of a growing shortage of practicing geriatricians, we use this 2-stage project to examine current and emerging roles of geriatricians as members of healthcare teams across different care settings.