Palliative Care

Question 1

what are some general indicators for decline in someones health?

Answer 1

unplanned hospital admissions, poor performance status, dependent on others for care, significant weight loss, persistent symptoms despite optimal treatment

Question 2

what would be the clinical frailty score for someone who is not dependent on others for daily help but their symptoms limit activites?

Answer 2

CFS 4 (vulnerable)

Question 3

what would be the clinical frailty score for someone who have more evident slowing, need help in high order ADLs like finances, transportation and medication?

Answer 3

CFS 5 (mildly frail)

Question 4

what would be the clinical frailty score for someone who need help with all outside activities and house keeping, has problem with stairs, washing and may need minimal assistance with dressing?

Answer 4

CFS 6 (moderately frail)

Question 5

what would be the clinical frailty score for someone who is completely dependent for personal care even so they seem stable and not at high risk of dying within 6 months?

Answer 5

CFS 7 (severely frail)

Question 6

what would be the clinical frailty score for someone who completely dependent, bed bound and approaching end of life. would not recover from a minor illness?

Answer 6

CFS 8 (very severely frail)