01
Foreword
02
About this guide
03
What do we mean by frailty?
04
Identifying frailty risk in people living with HIV
05
Assessing and managing frailty in people with HIV
06
Getting services ready
07
In summary: our recommendations
Appendices
Screening Toolbox
Case Studies
References
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01
Foreword
02
About this guide
03
What do we mean by frailty?
04
Identifying frailty risk in people living with HIV
05
Assessing and managing frailty in people with HIV
06
Getting services ready
07
In summary: our recommendations
Appendices
Screening Toolbox
Case Studies
References
Privacy statementTerms of use
This website is for UK and Ireland Healthcare Professionals only.

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