Question

A 72-year-old Aboriginal man in a remote community with long-standing type 2 diabetes and CKD has multiple chronic conditions and limited mobility. According to the Silver Book, which principle best guides his care?

Accepted Answer

Multimorbidity management prioritising patient goals, treatment burden and quality of life

Answer

Strict disease-specific targets regardless of burden

Answer

Focus on a single condition at a time

Answer

Avoid involving the patient in decisions due to age

Answer

Aggressive hospital-based interventions for all abnormalities

Practice question

A 72-year-old Aboriginal man in a remote community with long-standing type 2 diabetes and CKD has multiple chronic conditions and limited mobility. According to the Silver Book, which principle best guides his care?