Course Overview
Master the art of frailty assessment and decision-making. Learn when to admit vs SDEC vs home, perform CGA-lite in 5 minutes, share risk with patients and families, and document complex decisions.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Assess frailty rapidly using validated tools
- Perform CGA-lite in under 5 minutes
- Make appropriate disposition decisions for frail patients
- Engage in shared decision-making with patients and families
- Document frailty assessments and risk discussions
Key Topics Covered
Frailty syndromes and assessment tools
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) - rapid version
Admission vs SDEC vs virtual ward vs home
Risk-sharing conversations with patients and families
Multimorbidity management
Documentation of complex decisions
Who Should Attend
All front-door clinicians
Assessment Methods
- Case studies
- Frailty assessment practice
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Course Details
Duration
3 hours
CPD Credits
3 RCEM CPD hours
Delivery Format
- In-person
- Virtual
- Self-paced
Category
NHS Literacy