Summary by: Sue Mason
This talk will outline the current state of play in terms of the ‘silver tsunami’ of elderly patients attending our EDs. What the evidence is for managing them effectively within the ED, and how we could manage them better. It will focus on the effective and efficient delivery of services for the elderly within the ED, the need for training and specialist skills and research to deliver improved care.
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