Care of the elderly
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Working party guideline/algorithmMedication management of patients with enteral feeding tubes
This guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel: Wright D et al with the support of a grant from Rosemont Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Independent professional body guideline
Type 2 diabetes: frailty in older people
Summary covers glycaemic targets for older people, priorities for improving high-quality diabetes care, and a useful frailty assessment pathway.
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Independent professional body guideline
SCIE indicators of abuse guideline
This insightful summary explores the forms that abuse can take, and the signs or possible indicators that may suggest a person is experiencing abuse.
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NICE guideline
NICE dementia guideline
Summary of the NICE dementia guidance covers diagnosis in non-specialist settings, pharmacological management, and managing non-cognitive symptoms.
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Test and reflect
EAU Guidelines on urinary incontinence
This CPD activity consists of 7 multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on urinary incontinence
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Independent professional body guideline
SCIE GP services for older people guideline
A useful summary of the SCIE’s guidance on what GP services should be available for for older people in care homes
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Working party guideline/algorithm
Asthma in older people guideline
A useful and informative algorithm on the management of asthma in adults over the age of 65 years.
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Independent professional body guideline
SAPG suspected UTI in older people guideline
A useful decision aid flowchart for the diagnosis and management of suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) in older people from SAPG.
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Independent professional body guideline
SAPG antimicrobial use in elderly patients guideline
A brief summary of the SAPG guidance on the use of antibiotics in older people.
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NICE guideline
NICE falls in older people guideline
An easy-to-read summary of NICE's guideline on the assessment and prevention of falls in older people, including a discussion of possible interventions.
