Guideline No. 334 - Summary : Physicians' Services in Personal Care Homes

PURPOSE

      The intent of this guideline is:

     Clinical judgement should prevail in the management of the sick elderly.

     This guideline replaces the "Guidelines to Physicians' Services in Personal Care Homes - 1992".

AUTHORSHIP
 
     The guideline has been extensively reviewed by a number of geriatricians and family physicians in conjunction with Manitoba Health, the Manitoba Medical Association and the College of Physicians and Surgeons.  The College also appreciates the input of the Long Term Care Branch, Manitoba Health, into the preparation and distribution of this document.

 

TO ORDER GUIDELINE

     If you have any questions concerning the guideline, please contact the Long Term Care  Branch at 945-7498 or to obtain a copy of the entire guideline, please contact the College at (204) 774-4344.  A nominal fee will be charged.

First Print STNDS/11-96