Guideline No. 334 - Summary : Physicians' Services in Personal Care Homes
PURPOSE
The
intent of this guideline is:
to assist in improving the quality of medical care provided to
all residents in the PCH
to serve as a guide for routine monitoring of the stable
elderly
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.