Dr Alistair Robertson on identifying and managing frailty in primary care: why, what and how

Frailty is a state akin to walking on a tightrope - a relatively small `wobble’ can have significant consequences. In an interview with MIMS Learning editor Pat Anderson, frailty GP Dr Alistair Robertson explains the concept of frailty and how it can be usefully applied in general practice.

After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be more aware of:

• The definition of frailty
• The benefits of identifying and managing frailty
• How to identify frail patients in your practice
• How to involve colleagues
• Services that can help you to manage frailty
• Professional development around frailty

You can access the website version of this podcast on MIMS Learning to make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.

Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.

Useful links

MIMS Learning resources

Frailty: clinical review

Podcast: breathlessness, diabetes and frailty, and measles

Diabetes and older people

External resources

RCGP. How to develop and maintain a role in frailty. August 2023.

RCGP. The GP+ Careers podcast. 3: GP+ Frailty with Dr Alistair Robertson. [Spotify] September 2024.

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