472 a pilot colorectal and geriatric medicine (cgm) clinic for older, frail patients referred via a 2  week wait pathway

ConclusionOlder, frail patients are often not able, nor wish to undergo, invasive investigations but should not be disadvantaged or delayed in their pathway. Further work is needed to determine the most appropriate referral pathway for this group of patients. Holistic assessment that leads to improvement in symptoms and future planning may not be achievable through a solely surgical assessment.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research