Australasian journal on ageing
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A new model of care for the management of patients with delirium was developed and evaluated. ⋯ A dedicated unit for delirium management within medicine achieved a reduction in mortality.
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To examine the general practitioner (GP) consultation patterns for primary health-care services provided in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) by consultation type. ⋯ The pattern of GP services provided in RACFs has changed substantially over time. To some extent these changes reflect regulatory adjustments; however, the pattern is at odds with the ever-increasing dependence levels of residents.