Around the world, the practice of geriatric medicine will vary considerably from country to country because of that country's unique

• history

• culture and social customs

• political realities

• facilitation or hindrances imposed by the medical authorities

as well as each individual GP's own personality, awareness, and committment to the delivery of best quality geriatric care.

 

In this toolkit the modern history of geriatrics in the UK and USA only is presented.