ImprovIng the care of older people by famIly physIcIans In poland

summary Introduction. polish society has been aging rapidly. percentage of citizens aged ≥ 65 years will increase to 17.2% in 2025. the current undergraduate and postgraduate training in geriatrics is not sufficient. the project objectives were to provide gen- eral practitioners (gps) with the necessary knowledge. Material and methods. a group of gps was trained in important geriatric problems management during a one-year course funded by a grant from the