title: An assessment tool for older patients.
abstract: A full and detailed assessment of older patients should include social circumstances. An assessment should identify problems of functional activity and use screening tools to aid referral to specialist multidisciplinary staff.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Jessop
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Zinober
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012934:Social Isolation