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Fraility Flashcards

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What is the physiological definition of frailty?

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Clinically recognisable state of increased vulnerability resulting from aging associated decline in reserve and function across many physiological systems such that the ability to cope with everyday or acute stressors is compromised

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What are the Geriatric Giants ?

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Immobility
Falls
Incontinence
Impaired memory
Prone to iatrogenic harm

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How can frailty be measured?

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Clinical frailty scale, ranging from very fit to terminally ill

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What are the components of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment?

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Environment
Medical
Cognitive
Functional
Social Networks

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What are the key objectives of palliative care?

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Holistic care

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What are the challenges to achieving a ‘ Good Death ‘

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Honesty
Informed consent
Time to prepare
Avoiding isolation
Maintaining hope

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What are some services that provide EOL care?

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Hospices
Care home
Charities

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What is the definition of Euthanasia?

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Assisted suicide - illegal in the UK

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