The Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience Web Site Mission Statement
The Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience Web site has been developed solely for educational
purposes. As a participant on the World Wide Web, our intent is to provide a forum for discussion and learning. We wish to
promote the high standards of medical care and education that have made The Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Jefferson Hospital
for Neuroscience Program a leader in its field.
Disclaimer
No information contained on The Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience Web Site is to be construed
as medical recommendation or professional advice. Neither the authors, The Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Jefferson Hospital
for Neuroscience Program, nor any other party involved in the preparation or publication of this information is responsible
for any errors, omissions, or any other outcome resulting from the use of such information. Readers are advised to confirm
the information contained herein with other reliable sources and to direct any questions concerning personal health care to
licensed physicians or other appropriate health care professionals. Actual patients were not photographed.
The Mission of The Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience Program
- Acute Care Inpatient Program: The program's mission is to provide a compassionate, safe, and therapeutic environment; to restore the patient to an optimal
level of functioning; to relieve his or her distress, and to develop a supportive network to provide the highest level of
independence after discharge.
- Outpatient Evaluations: The program's mission is to provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluations for older persons and to develop and
implement appropriate treatment affording optimal biopsychosocial functioning.
