Jo Blain

Question 1

What are the RED FLAG warnings for patients at high risk of re admission?

Answer 1

Medical Factors

• COPD
• DIABETES
• HEART FAILURE
• CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE
• MALIGNANCY
• END STAGE RENAL FAILURE
• DYSPHAGIA
• MORE THAN 3 COMOBIDITIES

Psychosocial Factors

• POOR GENERAL HEALTH
• FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY
• LIVING ALONE

Use of medical resources

• more than 6 GP visits per year
• more than 1 admission in a year

Patient characteristics

• more than 80 years old
• Male