Optimisation of care of older patients

Lucy Fergus talks about optimisation of care in our older patients. Lucy is a Geriatrician and medical director for older person’s health, rehabilitation and allied services at Hawkes Bay Hospital.

Topics

How important is the assessment of frailty?
How do we assess frailty.
Holistic care in an older person, covering all dimensions.
What areas of care are often neglected in this age group.
Equity in healthcare for this age group.
Advice on areas of health vulnerability.
When to have end of life discussions.
Who should we refer to?

Take home messages

Think about clinical frailty score.
Earlier referral to help maintain independence.
Think of wider dimensions of health.
Think of those who may have difficulties accessing healthcare.
Have end-of-life discussions early.

Resources

Ageing Well National Science Challenge
Super Seniors
Healthy Ageing Strategy Ministry of Health
Health equity in the New Zealand health care system a national survey

Patient Resources

Presenter

Lucy Fergus

Geriatrician

To contact Lucy Click here.

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