Salvaging a geriatric medicine academic program in disaster mode- : The LSU training program post-katrina

Formal training in geriatric medicine in Louisiana is in its infancy. This article portrays the struggle of the sole functioning geriatric medicine training program and its trials and tribulations in a survival mode, opportunities that come with disaster as well as lessons learned post-Katrina.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the National Medical Association 2007-05, Vol.99 (5), p.590-596
Hauptverfasser:	CEFALU, Charles A, SCHWARTZ, Robert S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Disaster Planning Disasters Family Practice - education General aspects Geriatrics - education Health Services Accessibility Health Services for the Aged Hospitals, State Humans Internal Medicine - education Internship and Residency - economics Louisiana Medical sciences Minority Groups Miscellaneous Poverty Public health. Hygiene Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Survival Training Support Uncompensated Care Vulnerable Populations
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Zusammenfassung:	Formal training in geriatric medicine in Louisiana is in its infancy. This article portrays the struggle of the sole functioning geriatric medicine training program and its trials and tribulations in a survival mode, opportunities that come with disaster as well as lessons learned post-Katrina.
ISSN:	0027-9684 1943-4693