Open AccessUnmet Needs for Geriatric Medicine and Care of the Elderly Physicians Work Force in Canada
Author(s) -
Kenneth Madden,
Deviani Maher,
Manuel MonteroOdasso,
Robert Lam
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
canadian geriatrics journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.682
H-Index - 21
ISSN - 1925-8348
DOI - 10.5770/cgj.24.555
Subject(s) - medicine , geriatrics , workforce , geriatric care , family medicine , work (physics) , gerontology , nursing , psychiatry , mechanical engineering , engineering , economics , economic growth
Although the current low workforce availability of care of the elderly (COE) physicians, geriatric medicine specialists, and geriatric psychiatrists is undeniable, the ongoing demographic shift means this situation will only worsen. This evolving crisis is outlined clearly in the article “Updated Inventory and Projected Requirements for Specialist Physicians in Geriatrics” by Basu et al. found in this issue of the Canadian Geriatrics Journal.