M Stewart, N Suchak, A Scheve, V Popat-Thakkar, E David, J Laquinte, F M Gloth
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Abstract
A prospective, controlled trial was initiated to determine whether an acute inpatient geriatrics unit located in a community-based teaching hospital provides better care for frail elderly patients at less cost than conventional medical-surgical units.