Introduction from Dr Eileen Burns, Consultant Physician and Past President of British Geriatrics Society, and foreword by Dr Sarah Russell, family carer.
This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people encourages the multidisciplinary team to consider social, practical and emotional needs.
This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people looks at maintaining independence and function in older people towards the end of life.
FAQs for doctors in training regarding COVID-19 disruption to their progression.
This position statement sets out the British Geriatrics Society recommendations for assessment of older patients being considered for emergency laparotomy.
This brief guidance was developed by Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia at NHS England/Improvement, and has been incorporated into NHS England publications.
This brief guidance was developed by Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia at NHS England/Improvement. It is applicable to those with dementia and anyone with cognitive impairment resulting from conditions which affect the brain.