Recognising ‘soft signs’ of deterioration in older people
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Recognising ‘soft signs’ of deterioration in older people

Neal Aplin Advanced clinical practitioner, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Swindon

How emergency nurses can spot the early hints of a patient’s declining condition in acute care settings

Emergency nurses play a vital role in recognising the early signs of deterioration and enabling prompt interventions to improve care for older patients in urgent care settings.

Emergency Nurse. 29, 5, 12-13. doi: 10.7748/en.29.5.12.s9

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