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RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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This guide addresses barriers faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in accessing aged care, such as cultural safety, geographic challenges, and geriatric syndromes experienced at younger ages. It discusses the importance of culturally appropriate care, the use of specific assessment tools, and the unique needs of the Stolen Generation within residential and community settings.

Author
External resource
Key Theme
Person-centred care
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Assessment and planning
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 - Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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