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The role of the specialist nurse in an acute assessment and liaison service
Author(s)Paula Harvey, Dan Wilson
Journal titleNursing Older People, vol 21, no 10, December 2009
Pagespp 24-28
Sourcehttp://www.nursingolderpeople.co.uk
KeywordsNurses ; Liaison ; Admission [hospitals] ; Evaluation.
AnnotationThe authors discuss a service that ensures that the complex needs of frail patients are not overlooked in a busy acute environment. They explore the work of an acute assessment and liaison service for older people, including the role of the older people's specialist nurse in the service. The service screens all patients admitted who are over the age of 75 for problems specific to a frail population, and to identify where ongoing specialist support, referral or advice is indicated. Patients with complex problems undergo a comprehensive geriatric assessment. The service has reduced length of stay and resulted in better care for older people. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-100203210 A
ClassmarkQTE: QAK: LD:QKH: 4C

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