Assessment of a Geriatric Evaluation and Management in the Home (GEMITH) Service at a Quaternary Hospital: A Retrospective Observational Study
Keshia R. De Guzman,
Duncan Long,
Alexander Theodos
et al.
Abstract:Background: The increasing aging population in Australia has created a higher demand for specialist geriatric services within hospitals. A Geriatric Evaluation and Management in the Home (GEMITH) service was implemented at a quaternary Queensland hospital. The GEMITH service was unique as it incorporated a specialist pharmacist into the multidisciplinary team. Objective: To determine the medication safety and quality impact of the GEMITH service by evaluating the type and clinical significance of specialist ph… Show more
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