title: Assessment seminars.
abstract: The assessment of individuals for health and/or social care can often result in older people being wrongly placed in residential care when nursing care is required. The RCN has lobbied consistently for comprehensive assessment leading to appropriate care from a range of professionals for all older people who often have inter-related health and social care needs. Unfortunately, nursing's holistic nature can be undermined by managers and service providers who seek to contain costs, even though nurses' distinct contribution to the overall care of older people is cost-effective and can result in significant positive patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Chair of the Forum for Nurses Working with Older People.
authors.forename: Rosemary
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Strange