The physical and mental health needs of older adults admitted to an acute medical unit

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is an area with a high turnover of patients who undergo rapid assessment to decide on who needs hospital admission.  The quality of patient care in the AMU will reflect improved outcomes and prevent unnecessary use of health services. Such rapid assessments, however, might not improve the outcome of older adults patients, and the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is essential for better care and favourable outcome.1 This article will use two case scenarios to discuss the most important mental and physical health needs of older adults in the AMU. First case scenario on Acute Medical