THE FAMILY'S ROLE IN LONG-TERM CARE
- 1 September 1997
- journal article
- review article
- Published by SLACK, Inc. in Journal of Gerontological Nursing
- Vol. 23 (9) , 7-9
- https://doi.org/10.3928/0098-9134-19970901-06
Abstract
- Long-term care provided by family members is the central core of our current health care system. The purpose of this artkle is to review the family's role in long-term care. Issues such as cost containment and inequities in our current social policy are reviewed. Suggestions for future directions in social policy are presented.Keywords
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