Residents of aged care facilities are amongst the frailest of Australians, often having complex care needs requiring a multidisciplinary approach to health, however these people often experience difficulties in accessing the services of GPs and allied health professionals.
Melbourne General practice Network offers a number of services to support GPs to provide care to their patients who reside in aged care facilities.
Medical Care Of Older Persons In Residential Aged Care Facilities The RACGP 'Silver Book' 4th edition. Edited by Dr Denise Ruth.
For a copy of this book email admin@mgpn.com.au or phone on (03) 9347 1188.
