(i) Osteoporosis: an overview of the organisation of services to deliver secondary prevention measures to older people with fragility fractures

摘要: Summary Fragility fractures in older people lead to significant morbidity and mortality. An initial fracture is a clear indicator for further therefore it imperative that services should focus on secondary prevention this vulnerable group of people. Despite shortfalls current provision be possible effective interventions will reduce future risk through liaison, specialist orthogeriatric care falls services. Within Primary Care, case finding medicines management offer proven opportunities contribute impact successful service delivery. All aspects need founded the identification priorities standards require coordinated multidisciplinary approach with pathways communication across relevant health system.