Contents
Foreword
Disclaimer
Acknowledgements
Contacts
Abbreviations
References
Section one - General approach to medical care of residents
Introduction
Principles of medical care of older persons in RACFs
Medical assessment of residents
Advance care planning
Palliative and end of life care
Medication management
Section two - Common clinical conditions
Delirium
Dementia
Depression
Dysphagia and aspiration
Falls and hip fracture prevention
Incontinence - urinary
Incontinence - faecal
Infection control
Pain management
Pressure ulcers
Respiratory infections - influenza
Respiratory infections - pneumonia
Urinary tract infections
Section three - Organisational aspects of medical care
Service systems and templates
Medicare item numbers
Quality improvement
Tools
Barthel Index – Activities of Daily Living (Modified)
Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale
Multidisciplinary carepath for palliative care: end stage care
Abbreviated Mental Test Score
Geriatric Depression Scale
Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia
Abbey Pain Scale: for people with dementia or who cannot verbalise
Brief Pain Inventory
Resident consent to exchange of health information
Comprehensive medical assessment form
GP RACF case conference record
GP RACF work arrangements form
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