RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Anticipatory care
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This guide outlines anticipatory care planning for older adults, focusing on proactive and person-centred approaches. It details triggers for care planning, identifying vulnerability, medication management, and the use of 'as needed' (PRN) medicines for various conditions like allergic reactions, asthma, diabetes, falls, and palliative care. It includes specific recommendations for developing individualised care plans and appropriate interventions for maintaining health and quality of life.
Key Theme
Environment
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Assessment and planning
Care coordination and transitions
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Standard
5: Clinical Care
3: The Care and Services
4: The Environment
Outcomes
4.1a: Environment – services delivered in the individual’s home
3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services
5.4: Comprehensive care
