[Medical Treatment For Elderly]

Datecirca 1962

Can DescriptionsDoctor at Thayer Hospital in Waterville talks about treating older people; from reel labeled 'Old Age - 03/11/1962'.

Viewing NotesDr. Robertson at Thayer Hospital in Waterville talks about the reasons for expanded treatments for older people; he says people are living longer and the population in Maine is shifting to an aging population; the treatment for older people is slightly different than for younger people even if the disease is the same; timing is different but so is the reward; the physician needs to shift from pediatrician to "geriatrician";