geriatrics
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)
Structured multidimensional assessment of older adults for hospital and outpatient settings
Source: BGS / NICE
Step 1 of ~7
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CGA Overview
CGA: multidimensional, interdisciplinary diagnostic process to determine medical, psychological and functional problems of older people in order to develop a coordinated and integrated plan for treatment and long-term follow-up.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Pathways
- Falls Assessment in Older Adults · NICE CG161 2013
- Delirium Outside ICU · NICE CG103
- Delirium Assessment and Management · NICE CG103 2010
- Frailty Recognition and Management · BGS Frailty Framework / NHS NHSE
- Polypharmacy and Medicines Optimisation · STOPP/START v2 2014 / NICE NG5
- Falls Assessment in Older Adults · NICE NG161; BGS Falls Toolkit
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.