SCHOOL MODEL PATIENT IN PALLIATIVE CARE GERIATRICS: A NEW LOOK AT THE PROBLEM

Abstract

Describes the algorithm for generating the patient as a medical technology school and social work in the provision of out-patient assistance to those elderly and senile patients with severe chronic disease and high demand for palliative care. With this educational program for individuals with no medical training, employed in care, is part of a medical and social service, implemented by means of Internet technologies. The school’s patient is a functional Association expertise, providing palliative assistance to older age groups. Assessment of its effectiveness reliably showed that levels of depression in patients decreases in 2,2 times, families-in 1,6 times.

Keywords

• gerontology
• geriatrics
• palliative care
• education of patients