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It is widely assumed that geriatric medicine was an invention of the twentieth century.

Can it be used by nurses to determine whether staffing levels are safe on their wards?

Geriatrics is the largest specialty doing general medicine and providing acute medical care of patients admitted as emergencies.

There is lack of clarity in the terminology used, and the difference between ‘holding’ and ‘restraint’. This presents a legal and professional dilemma for nurses.

The term ‘personalisation’ has become increasingly common in the context of a movement that recognises the importance of people’s individuality and their right to exercise choice in their daily liv

Ian Philp of the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust examines a model of integrated car which has seen reduced admissions of older people for acute hospital care and a significant fall in death

How Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has concentrated on engaging with its staff to help them focus on the essentials of caring.

People complain that dignity is difficult to define, but we can recognise care where dignity has been ignored or compromised in some way.

This case study illustrates some best practice solutions to support frail patients, carers and families if admitted to emergency care.

While it may be unrealistic to celebrate every significant day for every patient, we know that assessment of a person’s spiritual needs should be an integral part of our professional assessment.&nb