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Table 1 Questionnaire for determining clinical frailty in older patients at the ED

From: Assessment of drug-related problems at the emergency department in older patients living with frailty: pharmacist-led medication reviews within a geriatric care team

Questions for determining clinical frailty

Does the patient have memory problems?

Is the patient confused/delirious or did the patient experience a previous delirium?

Is a fall the reason for presentation at the emergency department?

Does the patient require more care in the home-situation or admission to a nursing home if the patient is not admitted to the hospital?