Book Review August 16, 2002

Manual Of Nursing Home Practices for Psychiatrists

Joseph Kwentus

J Clin Psychiatry 2002;63(8):747-748

Article Abstract

From our regular book review column.

Geriatric psychiatry is a rapidly evolving field that plays an extremely significant role in the overall medical care of older adults. At the same time, the long-term care industry has been undergoing significant change dictated by evolving payment structures. Medicare provides extensive oversight and helps determine both the practice of geriatric psychiatry and the role of the geriatric psychiatrist within the long-term care facility.