title: Starting out - Medical terminology confuses patients and nursing staff.
abstract: On my second placement I worked in a medical ward. I helped to care for a patient who was prone to falling, had multiple conditions and was generally frail. A care of the elderly review was required for this patient as he was unable to carry out most activities of living without some assistance, particularly mobilising, personal cleansing and dressing.
authors.affiliation: The University of the West of Scotland.
authors.forename: Elissa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Miller