Concordance between Physicians and Their Older and Younger Patients in the Primary Care Medical Encounter.

Greene, Michele G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ408208

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Publication Date: 1989

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Concordance between Physicians and Their Older and Younger Patients in the Primary Care Medical Encounter.

Greene, Michele G.; And Others

Gerontologist, v29 n6 p808-13 Dec 1989

Examined agreements between physicians and patients on major goals and topics discussed during outpatient medical visit. Found concordance to be significantly greater for younger patients and their physicians than for older patients and their physicians on major goals and major medical topics discussed during primary care interview. (Author/NB)

Descriptors: Adults, Age Differences, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Congruence (Psychology), Older Adults, Physician Patient Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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