Describe the different locations care can be provided and the advantages and disadvantages of each

Question 1

What could a MDT specialised to provide elderly patient’s care at home consist of? (7)

Answer 1

1. specialist nurses
2. physiotherapists
3. occupational therapists
4. psychiatrists
5. dieticians
6. speech therapists
7. social workers

Question 2

What 3 provisions can community services offer elderly patients?

Answer 2

1. integrated care teams
2. supported discharge
3. linked referral routes

Question 3

What is the basic concept of the “Hospital at home with comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA)”?

Answer 3

rather than admitting an elderly patient into hospital after a fall or sudden illness, a MDT will assess the patient’s individual health needs and work out a plan for delivering appropriate care in the home

Question 4

What is a rapid response team?

Answer 4

a ring fenced ream to promote a rapid response by the appropriate team member to provide a same day assessment

Question 5

What is the aim of community services?

Answer 5

to prevent hospital admission

Question 6

What is the benefit of the CGA for older patients?

Answer 6

lowers the risk of death 6 months after a fall/sudden illness for people cared for in their own homes