Medical services utilization patterns by seniors

Canadian Journal on Aging

Volumn 19, Issue SUPPL. 1, 2000, Pages 125-142

  Rosenberg, M W ^a   James, A M ^a  

^a QUEEN S UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Canada; Medical services; Seniors; United States; Utilization

Indexed keywords

AMBULATORY CARE; GERIATRIC CARE; HEALTH CARE DELIVERY; HEALTH CARE POLICY; HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION; HOSPITAL UTILIZATION; HUMAN; INDEPENDENCE; INSTITUTIONAL CARE; MEDICAL LITERATURE; MEDICAL SERVICE; REVIEW;

EID: 0033850107     PISSN: 07149808     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/s0714980800014689     Document Type: Review

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