Medical care in the last twelve months of life: the relation between age, functional status, and medical care expenditures.

Scitovsky, A A

Medical care in the last twelve months of life: the relation between age, functional status, and medical care expenditures. [electronic resource] - The Milbank quarterly 1988 - 640-60 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0887-378X


Activities of Daily Living
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
California
Cause of Death
Female
Health
Health Expenditures--statistics & numerical data
Health Services--statistics & numerical data
Health Status
Home Care Services
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Selection
Resource Allocation
Retrospective Studies
Technology, High-Cost--supply & distribution
Withholding Treatment