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How to spot and manage frailty in the emergency department

Frailty is a common issue in emergency departments and nurses can use screening tools to identify it and improve patient outcomes with early detection
Posted 05 October 2023 - 01:00
An older woman who is living with frailty lies in a hospital bed
 
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