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   NEWS Medical errors kill up to 98,000 people a yearReport blames rapidly changing field, confusing drugs, doctors' writing By Lauran Neergaard / Associated Press  AMERICAN MEDICAL NEWS  Momentum builds for adding drug coverage to MedicarePresident Clinton has called again for a prescription benefit, but differing views on which seniors should receive it could prevent action in Congress. By LaCrisha Butler, AMNews staff. Feb. 14, 2000. Negative stereotypes may affect elderly health 06:31 a.m. PST; Tuesday, November 2, 1999 by Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press LINKS TO HEALTH-RELATED TOPICS MY PERSONAL HIT LISTOf Potentially Dangerous Drugs for the Elderly Compiled by Robert S. Stall, M.D.--Internist/Geriatrician http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~drstall/hitlist.html Age old problemsDOT PHARMACY MEDICAL FACTS ON AGING FOR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIANS AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND POLICYELDERLY HEALTH Consumer Assessment of Health Plans (CAHPS®): Fact SheetHEALTH AND AGE.COMNovartis Foundation For Gerontology ELSEVIER SCIENCEExperimental Gerontology 1,000 LINKS Excellent ResourceUpdated weekly JAMAMEDICAL FACTS ON AGING FOR EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIANS True or False Quiz Aging Successfully LONG TERM HEALTH CARE CONCERNS This site was created to inform those concerned about long-term healthcare policy at the state and national level. Included you will find information regarding one state bill that has been passed, but not enacted, and one federal bill that needs your support to pass. Also, there are links to related sites on the Web that might be of interest. World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Policy and Communications in Cancer Care "The purpose of this website is to facilitate public access to information about pain relief and public policy, including material published by the PPSG, its WHO Collaborating Center, a nd other authoritative sources. For example, you can access information about assisted suicide (includes links to the 1997 Supreme Court decisions), state chronic pain treatment laws, state medical board policy, Model Guidelines for Use of Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain, and international policy, with consumption trends of opioids, including morphine." PAIN MANAGEMENThttp://koop.dartmouth.edu/programs_arts_5.html GOVERNMENT NEWSReport to the Director, National Institutes of Health, by the Ad Hoc Group of Experts What research has been done and what is known about the possible medical uses of marijuana? ANALGESIATHE SCIENCE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANASite contains scientific studies, research, history and overview on the medical use of marijuana  HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SOURCESHEALTH CARE ACCESS, POPULATION AGEING,AND INTERGENERATIONAL JUSTICE Clark Wolf Department of Philosophy 107 Peabody Hall University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602 cwolf@uga.cc.uga.edu |
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Here you will find resources on the "net" that will enhance knowledge of health and health-related subjects. For example, as a registered member of Dr. Koop's Newsletter, one can look up drug interactions. It is a good idea to research all medications you or your elderly loved one have been prescribed. Do not be afraid to check with your doctor if any questions arise, especially concerning your elderly loved one. If a doctor tells you to "trust the professionals" and and refuses to answer your questions, find another doctor! This is especially true when an elderly person is involved, as special precautions are necessary with elderly patients as their ability to metabolize medications can be effected by their age and fraility, as well as interactions with other medications. GREAT RESOURCESRESEARCH INTO AGEINGNURSING HANDS"The leading Internet Community for nurses and people seeking practical, hands-on healthcare information." DR. KOOP'S NEWSLETTER THIS SITE REQUIRES A MEMBERSHIP. DR. KOOP ALSO HAS A DRUG INTERACTION INFORMATIVE FILE. TYPE IN THE DRUGS AND THIS OPTION CAN TELL YOU IF THERE ARE POSSIBLE DRUG INTERACTIONS. Use this site to enhance your visits to the doctor by presenting informed questions. newsletterdl@drkoop.com WEBMD.COMthis site includes a Health and Medical Library, On-Line Chat Events, News In Medicine, and Message Boards HALF THE PLANET.COM"Join our team of dedicated individuals who care deeply about issues affecting the disability community. HalfThePlanet.com will provide an ongoing, national forum for the exchange of information, ideas and support for our community." ALERTOne Quarter Of Elderly With Cancer Given No Pain Medication "Daily pain among elderly nursing home residents with cancer is widespread and often untreated, especially among older and minority patients, according to a new five-state study." HEALTHCARE FRAUDHEALTH CARE FRAUD WEBSITES |
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l PubmedA project developed by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCB!) as a search tool for accessing literature citations and linking to full text journals at WebSites of participating publishers In searching this site I found 106 citations on autonomy and decision-making for cognitively-impaired. MAGAZINES ON-LINE JOURNALSAge and Aging-On-Line Service |
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| Donepezil in the treatment of mild to moderate senile dementia of the Alzheimer type (SDAT) DEC Report No.69 Dr Ken Stein, Wessex Institute for Health Research and Development June 1997 |
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