February 2021 – Dr Rod’s Odd Blog (almondemotion)

favourite patients

‘I’ll be along in 15 minutes.’

The merry-go-round

Interestingly, hospital can be the least-safe place for older people, with home being what most want and with far fewer hazards such as the risk of institutionalisation, over-medicalisation, polypharmacy, falls and a host of other healthcare associated ills.