title: Benefits of standardised assessment.
abstract: This article looks at the use of a standardised assessment tool for older people for continuing care. The authors argue that the use of a national assessment instrument could improve health care. The assessment tool is described and its used in the UK discussed.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Health Service Studies, University of Kent, Canterbury.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sturdy
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Carpenter
mesh_terms: D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000592:standards*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic