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RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Mental health

RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Mental health

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This guide addresses mental health in older adults, including social isolation, depression, anxiety, suicide risk, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. It provides consensus-based recommendations for tailored interventions, diagnosis through validated assessments, and management strategies that combine clinical and non-clinical approaches.

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Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Mental health

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