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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/4462| Title: | Geriatrics and gerontology in Malta |
| Authors: | Ferry, Peter |
| Keywords: | Geriatrics -- Malta Gerontology -- Malta Aging -- Malta |
| Issue Date: | 2013-12 |
| Publisher: | Malta College of Family Doctors |
| Citation: | Malta College of Family Doctors. 2013, Vol.2(3), p. 9-12 |
| Abstract: | Malta has been in the forefront of both Geriatrics and Gerontology since 1988 with the establishment of the International Institute on Ageing. Definitions of Geriatric medicine and gerontology are described, as well as under/postgraduate training opportunities in geriatrics and gerontology in Malta. Description of the two main associations of Geriatrics and Gerontology and the various geriatric services available in Malta are given, both in the public and private sector. The way forward is proposed for both geriatric medicine and gerontology |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/4462 |
| Appears in Collections: | JMCFD, Volume 2, Issue 3 JMCFD, Volume 2, Issue 3 Scholarly Works - FacM&SMed Scholarly Works - FacSoWGer |
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