RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Older people in rural and remote communities

RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Older people in rural and remote communities

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This guide discusses providing aged care in rural and remote communities, focusing on the unique needs of older residents, the role of GPs in care coordination, and overcoming challenges like limited services and workforce shortages. It covers building telehealth connections, establishing collaborative care models, and offers a checklist for newly arrived GPs to support quality care for older adults.

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https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/silver-book/silver-book-part-b/older-people-in-rural-and-remote-communities
Standard
4: The Environment
2: The Organisation
3: The Care and Services
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.4: Comprehensive care
2.8: Workforce planning
3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services
RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Older people in rural and remote communities

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