Re: The challenge of ageing populations and patient frailty: can primary care adapt? Where are the health visitors?
Perhaps my frail eyes missed it.
But I see no mention of a health visitor for the elderly. They are still there in Croydon (South of the River Thames). Have they been exterminated elsewhere?
My ancient SYNOPSIS OF HYGIENE, 12th edition, 1966 (Roberts and Shaw, JA Churchill, London), p 223, last paragraph:
Surveillance and Aid. The health visitor in association with the doctor is recognised as the key worker......
.
Sincerely
JK Anand
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Re: The challenge of ageing populations and patient frailty: can primary care adapt? Where are the health visitors?
Perhaps my frail eyes missed it.
But I see no mention of a health visitor for the elderly. They are still there in Croydon (South of the River Thames). Have they been exterminated elsewhere?
My ancient SYNOPSIS OF HYGIENE, 12th edition, 1966 (Roberts and Shaw, JA Churchill, London), p 223, last paragraph:
Surveillance and Aid. The health visitor in association with the doctor is recognised as the key worker......
.
Sincerely
JK Anand
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