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Case Reports
. 2023 Jul 19:167:D7336.

[Decision making in frail patients with a hip fracture]

[Article in Dutch]
Maya Kemps  1   2 , Dieneke Z B van Asselt  1 , Jetze Visser  3
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Case Reports

[Decision making in frail patients with a hip fracture]

[Article in Dutch]
Maya Kemps et al. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. .

Abstract

Background: When an older patient presents herself at the emergency department with a femur fracture different doctors are involved: the geriatrician, the orthopaedic or trauma- surgeon and the anaesthesiologist. Together they form an ad hoc team and are in charge of organising the best medical care for the patient.

Case description: In this case description we present a patient with cardiovascular comorbidity and dementia. Mis-interpretation or missing information can lead to different treatment decisions and outcomes.

Conclusion: Effective cooperation and transfer of information in physical consultation is crucial in the care of frail patients.

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