| Journal Call no. | RC321.J68 |
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| Author | Lam, Linda C.W. |
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| Article Title | Pattern of referrals to a community-based psycho-geriatric assessment service : a 9 year review / Lam, Linda C.W. ... [et al.]. |
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| Is Part Of | Journal of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatrists ; v.4, Supplement 2, 1994, p.2-6, illus. |
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| Abstract | A review of 856 referrals to a community-based psychogeriatric assessment service (St James Settlement) from October 1984 to October 1993 showed female predominance (female to male 3:1) and average age of 75 years old. A high degree of illiteracy was found. Non-medical referrals constitute almost all referrals to the centre throughout the 9 years of study. Presenting problems for consultation were mainly related to common psychiatric disorders in the old age like dementia and depression. The limitations of the existing service and implications on future development were discussed. |
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