New Guidelines for Perioperative Care of People Living with Frailty

October 18, 2021

The scope of this guideline covers all aspects of perioperative care relevant to adults living with frailty undergoing elective and emergency surgery.

 It is written for healthcare professionals involved in delivering care throughout the pathway, as well as for patients and their carers, managers and commissioners. 

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