| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8732520 | European Geriatric Medicine | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Older individuals admitted non-electively under general surgery often have cognitive or functional impairment and complex social issues. A geriatrician-led liaison service benefits length of stay, facilitates recognition of complications, enhances management of multimorbidity and polypharmacy and drives discharge planning.
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Authors
A. Vilches-Moraga, J. Fox, A. Paracha, A. Gomez-Quintanilla, T. Maevis, J. Epstein, A.M. Thomson,