B EPE - Unit 3
Boyd M. Caring for those with advanced frailty. Kai Tiaki: Nursing New Zealand. 2020
Read about Grief and Loss in the Elderly on pages 18-19 and the student reflective essay: “Knowing what you don’t know – responding to a patient in grief” (Appendix
The GP’s role in caring for older people
GPs act as a connective hub between the patient all the specialist services and liaison between all the different specialist services to each other.
Gps also act to asses issues as well as make medical decisions for the patient, in communication with the family and patient of course.
GPs act as one of the primary decision makers in relation to the patient. The GP will also support the family and patient mentally and spiritually, as well as connect with pastoral services.
GPs act as your main “doctor” for general aged care
GPs often has the primary responsibility for resident care.
Additionally after the first point of contact regarding medical communications