How do I use the Clinical Frailty Scale?

Published date

24 February 2021

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24 February 2021

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Practice Questions are written by members of the BGS Nurses and AHPs Council and published by Nursing Older People, a journal for professionals working in gerontological care. The questions explore a range of issues in the care of older people with the aim of providing practical, evidence-based answers that can be used by nurses and AHPs in all settings.

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How do I use the Clinical Frailty Scale?

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