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#Research examining the #diagnostic accuracy of brief delirium #assessments. Results show reciting the days of the week backwards was best for combination of sensitivity and specificity for #delirium buff.ly/2pOaB4e #deliriuresearch #geriatrics #olderadults
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Risk aversion when a patient is medically fit for d/c can result in delays and then:
➡️ Deconditioning
➡️ Falls
➡️ Tissue viability issues
➡️ Loss of independence
Sending a patient home is never 100% safe, but rarely is it safer to remain an inpatient.
#endpjparalysis – at East, England
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Great to be presenting Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust's CAT and FAB at the national front door frailty conference in London #AFConf2017
Proud to present the FABulous CAT. @FAB_IHT @IpswichHosp @Renjward72 @williams_beckym @brache_julie
We did it! xitter.cf/Becky_The_Queen/status…
Great to take part in @ipswichcharity abseil @IpswichHosp with team Haughley, raising money for the Constable Suite. @8shootey 👍
A group of us from the ward have signed up to abseil from the roof of the hospital. Support appreciated! justgiving.com/TeamHaughleyW…
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1.3 Million older people spend 2 months a year without seeing anyone #everyvisitcounts @BluebirdCare everyvisit.co.uk/