Question

A 72-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility has dementia and is bedbound. Her GP is reviewing preventive care. Which cancer screening test should be discontinued according to Red Book principles?

Accepted Answer

Faecal occult blood test for bowel cancer

Answer

Influenza vaccination

Answer

Pneumococcal vaccination

Answer

Falls risk assessment

Answer

Medication review

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman in a residential aged care facility has dementia and is bedbound. Her GP is reviewing preventive care. Which cancer screening test should be discontinued according to Red Book principles?