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[Decision making in frail patients with a hip fracture]
Maya Kemps1,2, Dieneke Z B van Asselt1, Jetze Visser3
1Radboudumc, Nijmegen: Afd. Geriatrie.
Background:
When an older patient presents herself at the emergency department with a femur fracture different doctors are involved: the geriatrician, the orthopaedic or trauma- surgeon and the anaesthesiologist. Together they form an ad hoc team and are in charge of organising the best medical care for the patient.
Case Description:
In this case description we present a patient with cardiovascular comorbidity and dementia. Mis-interpretation or missing information can lead to different treatment decisions and outcomes.
Conclusion:
Effective cooperation and transfer of information in physical consultation is crucial in the care of frail patients.
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