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A 92-year-old member asked:

Shouldnt a nursing home doctor see a 92 yo patient who has cognitive change and then falls? offered to take her to office too. got respite pass only

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar
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Internal Medicine 39 years experience
Of course.!: There should be a doctor assigned to your patient by the nursing home. You should talk to this doctor about your concerns. Some facilities have nurse practioners available everyday for assessments.
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