AGENDA: Issue 90 | Workforce

Published date

11 September 2023

Last updated

11 September 2023

Authors

British Geriatrics Society

Topic tags

Education, Training and Careers

As the population of older people increases, so too does the need for healthcare professionals who are trained to provide high-quality care to these complex individuals. This issue explores some of the challenges and solutions to the workforce crisis. This content is limited to members only.

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