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RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Disability in aged care

RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Disability in aged care

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This guide addresses the management of disabilities in older adults, including mobility, cognitive impairments, developmental disabilities, hearing and visual impairment, psychiatric conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. It outlines approaches for general practitioners to provide holistic care, monitor health risks, adapt support systems, and coordinate with allied health professionals in residential aged care settings.

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Standard
1: The Individual
3: The Care and Services
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
1.1: Person-centred care
3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services
5.4: Comprehensive care
RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Disability in aged care

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