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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. Ellen had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, peripheral vascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. “Hello.

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

Tertiary Prevention: Managing Existing Conditions Tertiary preventive care focuses on managing existing chronic diseases to prevent complications, improve quality of life, and reduce the negative impact of disease. These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed.