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...studies have shown that the overwhelming majority of people who are unable to be discharged are older people and that there are many reasons why they cannot be discharged. Some will require additional care and/or treatment that is provided by their GP; or at outpatient clinic; or by nurses who visit them in their own homes and are waiting for this to be arranged. For...

...study found that a glass of milk substitute would provide only around two micrograms. The drinks with added iodine (as stated on the ingredients label) provided a reasonable amount of iodine (between 45μg and 60μg per glass). But, as these drinks were not from a market leader, most consumers will probably not get enough iodine in their diet from this source. Severe...

...Studies at The Open University have come together in three podcasts to share their insights on questions that sit underneath a lot of policy and headlines, especially in the developed world, but don't often get asked directly. What does it actually mean to grow older in a world that keeps changing around you, the devices you're expected to use, the home you may or may not...

...skills. You can read more on how to study the course, and about badges, in the next sections. After completing this course, you should be able to: explain what is meant by mental capacity apply your knowledge about mental capacity to different scenarios and outline how to support and/or assess capacity for decision making in each case outline what is involved in a mental...