This position statement sets out the British Geriatrics Society recommendations for assessment of older patients being considered for emergency laparotomy.
This brief guidance was developed by Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia at NHS England/Improvement, and has been incorporated into NHS England publications.
This brief guidance was developed by Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia at NHS England/Improvement. It is applicable to those with dementia and anyone with cognitive impairment resulting from conditions which affect the brain.
Download and view slides from the BGS Spring 2018 conference held from 11 to 13 April 2018 in Nottingham.
Download and view the presentation slides from the BGS Spring Conference 2017 held from the 26th to the 28th of April 2017 in Newcastle.
A selection of links and resources to help guide healthcare professionals working during the COVID-19 pandemic who may have little experience of geriatric medicine.
This resource page brings together elearning materials developed by the BGS and other organisations to support members to keep up-to-date with their continuing professional development.
Read our international journal publishing refereed original articles and commissioned reviews on geriatric medicine and gerontology