Shared decision-making resources for older people considering surgery
The taskforce has released Shared decision-making resources for older people living with frailty considering surgery. These resources aim to help older people living with frailty, their families and healthcare professionals make informed decisions about surgery.
Older people and their families may use the resources to help them consider what is important to them.
Healthcare professionals can also use the resources in a range of clinical settings where older people living with frailty may present for decisions about surgery. For example, the conversations may occur in general practice, aged care facilities, emergency departments, peri-operative clinics, hospital wards, geriatricians’ or surgeons’ consulting rooms and more.