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Comprehensive assessment of older people with complex needs

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Comprehensive assessment of older people with complex needs

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NICE Guideline NG27 - Transition between inpatient hospital settings and community or care home settings for adults with social care needs

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

A comprehensive geriatric assessment is an interdisciplinary diagnostic process to determine the medical, psychological and functional capability of someone who is frail and old. The aim is to develop a coordinated, integrated plan for treatment and long?term support.

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