Majority of UK hospitals failing to screen older surgical patients for frailty
New research from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the University of Nottingham reveals that nearly three-quarters (71%) of UK hospitals are not routinely screening older surgical patients aged 60 and older for frailty—despite clear evidence that frailty significantly increases the risk of complications, including longer hospital stays, delirium, and even death.
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