Caring for your older patients during the COVID-19 shutdown and beyond

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Caring for your older patients during the COVID-19 shutdown and beyond

Ngaire Kerse

Ngaire Kerse

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Don’t forget your older patients during these times of COVID-19

Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse prefers the term shutdown to lockdown for describing restrictions on human contact, travel and business. Here, she discusses the care of older patients during this challenging time

Key points, Older patients are at increased risk of morbidity and mortality from COVID-19 – prevention is key. Managing comorbidities and maintaining physical a, Pract Green w Pale Yellow