A Multi Disciplinary Team with urgent assessment for the failing patient not at point of hospitalisation. Offered an appointment within 72 hours.

Access to Doctor/Nurse/OT/Physio/Health Care Assistant

CRITERIA

• Over 65 years old
• Southern Trust resident
• Requires urgent assessment but not at point of requiring admission to hospital
• May include: Falls/off feet, Chest Infections/UTIs, Elevated inflammatory markers, New onset/Increased confusion, Syncope, Unexplained weight loss, “Failing Patients” requiring MD assessment

EXCLUSION

• Under 65 years
• New presentation of CVA/TIAs
• Suspected Fracture
• Significant arrhythmias
• Moderate to severe chest pain
• Diabetic Emergency
• Behavioural Problems related to Dementia

Send the referral request via CCG with patient demographics, history of presenting condition, reason for referral.