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Preparing for mental health consequences of COVID-19 in your older patients
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Preparing for mental health consequences of COVID-19 in your older patients
Wednesday 3 June 2020, 02:03 PM

Professor of general practice Ngaire Kerse discusses ways you can help your older patients make it through the pandemic with their mental health intact
Three steps to preventing mental health problems during COVID-19, Check in regularly with older patients and discuss their support needs.
Consider the increased risk for elder abuse and neglect, and have systems in, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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References
Galea S, Merchant RM, Lurie N. The mental health consequences of COVID-19 and physical distancing: The need for prevention and early intervention. JAMA Intern Med 2020; 10 April online.