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Urgent care pathways for older people with complex needs

  • Document type:
    Guidance
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    7 November 2007
  • Primary audience:
    Health and social care professionals
  • Publication format:
    Electronic only
  • Gateway reference:
    7817
  • Pages:
    20
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

A practical ambulance service and A&E urgent care pathway for older people with complex needs caused by falls, confusional states or hip fracture. It identifies best clinical practice in these three areas and constructs a clear and auditable clinical care pathway.

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