Physicians who are trained in all aspects of caring, including quality-of-life issues, for people 65 years of age or older are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


geriatricians

Geriatricians are physicians who are trained in all aspects of caring, including quality-of-life issues, for people 65 years of age or older.

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