Assessment, communication and person-centred practice

Screening and assessment on admission and during a hospital stay can help clinicians identify and respond to actual or potential risks to their patients.

Good communication skills are essential to delivering person-centred care.

Older people with specific communication needs have an increased risk of experiencing functional decline in hospital.

Person-centred practice can minimise the functional decline of older people in hospital and help us tailor care to meet each person’s needs.