Co-ordinating an orthopaedic service.
Fractured neck of femur is an injury commonly sustained by elderly people. The subsequent needs of this patient group are complex and diverse, and may not be met within the competencies of standard orthopaedic units. In an attempt to overcome this deficiency, Frenchay Hospital introduced the role of clinical orthopaedic co-ordinator to assist in the successful liaison between orthopaedic, elderly care and community services. The author reports on the venture's success.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D010348:Patient Care Team; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology