title: Older people. Rising SAP.
abstract: Single assessment is a complex process involving a variety of agencies, professions and functions. A key decision will be about the development or purchase of a standard assessment tool. A single assessment process lead needs to be appointed with support from senior management in all relevant organisations.
authors.affiliation: Sheffield University Development Centre for Older People's Services.
authors.forename: Keith
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D017064:Process Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration