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

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

Guidance,
Last updated

This resource provides guidelines for managing patients with multimorbidity in aged care settings. It includes frameworks for assessing treatment burden, identifying patients at risk, and developing individualised care plans. It recommends validated tools for screening, a focus on quality of life, and strategies for medication review and care coordination.

Author
External resource
Key Theme
Care coordination and transitions
Assessment and planning
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.4: Comprehensive care
RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Multimorbidity

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