Research article summary (published 27 May 2008):

Controlling personal health decisions for the oldest old.

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Author information

Author/s: Greenberg, Michael R (MR); Weiner, Marc D (MD); Greenberg, Gwendolyn B (GB);

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Editorial

Journal: American journal of public health (Am J Public Health), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Jul; vol 98 (issue 7) : pp 1160-2

Dates: Created 2008/06/11; Completed 2008/06/24;

PMID: 18511713, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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Activities of Daily Living Advance Directives - legislation & jurisprudence; psychology Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Health Policy Health Services for the Aged - organization & administration

Humans Informed Consent - legislation & jurisprudence; psychology Male Mental Competency - legislation & jurisprudence; psychology Mental Health Patient Education as Topic - methods United States

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