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Is age a predictor of mortality in medical high-dependency units?

Authors: E Hood, A Bhangu, D Pandit, A Michael

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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The population aged >65 years is set to rise by 32% by 2033. As resources are limited, difficult decisions regarding access to high-dependency care for the older person will become increasingly important. The aim of this study was to determine whether age is a predictor of mortality in patients admitted to an open medical high-dependency unit (MHDU). …

Title: Is age a predictor of mortality in medical high-dependency units?
Authors: E Hood
A Bhangu
D Pandit
A Michael
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9921

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