Services for the Elderly

Synopsis

Shows the way an elderly person with a stroke passes through the hospital system in Gateshead, using this as a model of good practice. Highlights areas of management which do not normally receive a high profile, including specialised nursing services at a rehabilitation hospital, physiotherapy and occupational therapy approaches. Shows how different professional groups involve themselves in the care of the patient.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 18 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Hire
Sale; 1997 sale: £37.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Uses

General practitioners. Junior hospital doctors. General medical audiences (nursing staff, care assistants).

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

rehabilitation - medical; stroke patients

Credits

Writer

Gareth Williams

Distributor

Name

University of Newcastle, Television Service

Notes

No longer in existence as a distributor