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Clin Geriatr Med
; 25(1): 19-34, v, 2009 Feb.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19217490
RESUMEN
This article describes: the origin and evolution of house calls; what is uniquely gained from house calls for both patients and providers; key clinical issues managed at home; evidence that house calls improve outcomes; organization of house call practices; and changes in Medicare reimbursement, technology, and interdisciplinary team care that have influenced the delivery of home-based medical care.