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History of Geriatric medicine

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John Norman Agate (1919-1998)

04
Sep
2012
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History of geriatric medicine in the UK: pioneers of geriatric medicine

Marjory Warren created the first geriatric unit in the UK. She systematically examined every new patient. Having separated the sick from the healthy, the old from the young, she instituted medical treatment and rehabilitation.

29
Aug
2012
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History of geriatric medicine in the UK: historical background

In medieval times, sick people were cared for in monasteries. Some religious orders built hospital wings where elderly and infirm patients received better food and received special care. Later, convents adopted a nursing role.

20
Aug
2012
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History of geriatric medicine in the UK: early publications

Early publications on geriatric medicine; the origin of the word 'geriatrics' and first mention of a 'geriatric giant'.

23
Jun
2016
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A Brief History of the Care of the Elderly

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