Prospects of Ambulatory Medicine in the Teaching Hospital
Authors: JAMES E. C. WALKER
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1966)

Special Articles1 June 1966Prospects of Ambulatory Medicine in the Teaching HospitalJAMES E. C. WALKER, M.D., F.A.C.P.JAMES E. C. WALKER, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-64-6-1315 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe changing patterns of disease and the increasing complexity of rendering medical care services are having an important impact on the teaching hospital and, in particular, on its ambulatory services. Advances in medical science and public health have brought increased longevity and a growing population; this has resulted in an absolute increase in morbidity and in chronic disease. Specialization proceeds and medical manpower, facilities, and the population continue to concentrate in urban areas. 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Walker, M.D., The University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 39 Woodland St., Hartford, Conn. 06105. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byAdvances in Hospital Ambulatory Services for ChildrenWHAT CONSITITUTES CLINICAL PRACTICE?. 1 June 1966Volume 64, Issue 6Page: 1315-1324KeywordsGratitudeHealth care facilitiesHospital medicineHospitalsMorbidityPrevention, policy, and public healthUrban areas Issue Published: 1 June 1966 PDF downloadLoading ...