Frequent Attender Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
Attend ED > 3 x per year
2
Q
Vulnerable population; Characteristics
A
Poverty homelessness chronic & complex medical problems psychiatric illness drug & alcohol abuse high mortality increased risk death from violent event: abuse/ suicide use helath services frequent & chaotic difficult to engage any long term care
3
Q
Clinical features
A
- acute exacerbation chronic med condition
- traumatic injuries
- illness due to violence/ substance use
- infections: resp/ GI/ Skin
- Mental state deteriorated
- ## often self discharge
4
Q
Management
A
- understand vulnerability
- complex comorbidities
- humane/ compasionate
- Access Phx all medical practitioners
- ## coordination of care/ multidisciplinary service
