title: Ask the experts.
abstract: Older people are the biggest consumers of health care and therefore almost all nurses, whatever their chosen setting and specialty, find themselves directly involved in addressing their needs. Older people often have multiple health and other issues. How can nurses of the future be prepared effectively to take up this role?
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