An 88-year-old woman is admitted after a fall and new functional decline. She has mild cognitive impairment, polypharmacy and poor mobility. No

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An 88-year-old woman is admitted after a fall and new functional decline. She has mild cognitive impairment, polypharmacy and poor mobility. No single organ diagnosis explains her deterioration. Current medicines include multiple long-term medicines. What is the most appropriate assessment?

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Comprehensive geriatric assessment

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Single-disease cardiology assessment alone

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Discharge once X-rays are normal

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Routine dermatology referral

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Bed rest for deconditioning

Frailty assessment — DGM MCQ

An 88-year-old woman is admitted after a fall and new functional decline. She has mild cognitive impairment, polypharmacy and poor mobility. No single organ diagnosis explains her deterioration. Current medicines include multiple long-term medicines. What is the most appropriate assessment?