Early doctor visit after geriatric hospital stay
This study looks at whether seeing your primary care doctor soon after leaving the hospital can help prevent you from needing to go back to the hospital within 1 to 3 months. It is for people 75 and older who were in a geriatric ward and went home.
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Who can take part
- You are 75 years old or older.
- You were recently hospitalized in a geriatric (elder care) department.
- You were discharged to your own home (not to a nursing home or other facility).
- You have a primary care doctor you see regularly.
- You or your legal representative agree to take part.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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