Preventing Falls and Fall-related Injury in Older People: How GPs can Help

Preventing Falls and Fall-related Injury in Older People – How GPs can Help – MM1303

Falls and fall-related injury are common in older people, with some events having a direct impact on the person’s ability to function and live independently. There is good evidence that falls and fall-related injury can be prevented, and GPs have a key role in screening, assessment and implementing effective intervention strategies.

Modern Medicine – March 2013

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