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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health. Watt appreciated that Johnson had kept the family apprised of Ellen’s condition for several years, saying she was a good communicator. “Hello. How are you feeling?”