An 88-year-old woman has frailty, falls, urinary urgency and difficulty bathing. She has mild cognitive impairment and her son reports carer strain.

Question

An 88-year-old woman has frailty, falls, urinary urgency and difficulty bathing. She has mild cognitive impairment and her son reports carer strain. Blood tests are stable and there is no acute illness. What is the most appropriate referral?

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Community multidisciplinary frailty team

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Emergency laparotomy service

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No referral because blood tests are stable

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Single-specialty cardiology clinic

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Routine dermatology clinic

Community frailty referral — DGM MCQ

An 88-year-old woman has frailty, falls, urinary urgency and difficulty bathing. She has mild cognitive impairment and her son reports carer strain. Blood tests are stable and there is no acute illness. What is the most appropriate referral?