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. 1971 Jul;17(7):29–30.

The Geriatric Patient: Tolerance is Rewarding

H A Himel
PMCID: PMC2369990  PMID: 20468660

Abstract

Older patients present numerous opportunities and problems to challenge an interested family physician. The doctor will probably cure a good number of these patients with acute illness; improve many of their chronic ailments and help them achieve a more useful and comfortable life. Most of the elderly patients are loyal and grateful and prove to be a source of considerable satisfaction to the attending doctor.

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