Food & Thought: "We, Too, Will be Patients: Balancing 'Fast' and 'Slow' Medicine to Care for Individuals in an Aging
Wednesday, Dec 17 11:30a
Mütter Museum of College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Philadelphia,
PA
Food & Thought: "We, Too, Will be Patients : Balancing 'Fast' and 'Slow' Medicine to Care for Individuals in an Aging Population"
At age 80, an elder has a 10-year life expectancy. On average, 7.5 years will be disability-free. That leaves 2.5 years of being disability-burdened. Health care costs are concentrated at the end of life.
“Slow Medicine” offers a conceptual framework for incorporating medico-legal tools, such as living wills, advance directives and physician orders for life-sustaining… Show more
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Mütter Museum of College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19 S. 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3737 x211
19 S. 22nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 563-3737 x211
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