• Timely health assessments for patients 75 years and older, and vulnerable older adults are key
• Nurses do care plans regularly for patients 75 years and older, the same should be linked with health assessments
• Front-of-house clinic staff should articulate the value of health assessments, as they often notice first signs of dementia in the elderly
• Patient audits should be conducted to identify improvements needed in health assessments of the elderly

 

Host: Dr Marita Long | Total Time: 25 mins

Experts: Dr Chris Bollen, General Practitioner

Jane Bollen, Primary Care Registered Nurse

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