NHS Literacy Course
Frailty, Multimorbidity & Virtual Wards
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.
3 hours
3 CPD Hours
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you 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
This course is designed for:
All front-door clinicians