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RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Geriatric syndromes

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This guide outlines the challenges of diagnosing and managing geriatric syndromes, describing clusters like immobility, instability, incontinence, frailty, sarcopenia, and cognitive impairment. It introduces the 'Geriatric 5Ms' framework: Mind, Mobility, Medications, Mult complexity, and Matters Most, which assists in comprehensive assessment and care planning for older adults, focusing on mental health, physical function, medication review, complex health needs, and care goals.

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RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part B - Geriatric syndromes