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Frailty assessment absolutely fuming

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Cabbie21 Tue 27-Aug-24 20:23:32

Well done, Pammiel

Pammie1 Tue 27-Aug-24 16:12:08

If this is on your record it could make a difference as to whether you would qualify for disability benefits too. I had a similar experience when I completed a telephone frailty assessment for my 94 year old mum - I have LPA for her as she has vascular dementia. When I viewed what had been written online much of it was incorrect, and as you’ve stated here, a lot of it I wasn’t asked about, and several very wrong assumptions have been made - I can only assume after looking at past medical evidence which is no longer relevant.

I rang the practice and asked for a further appointment to correct the information and was politely refused, so I insisted on a telephone appointment to see our GP, and was subsequently told that this is a standard screening for all patients over retirement age - I told GP in no uncertain terms that there was no point to these screenings if it was a one size fits all assessment and so many details about patients were wrong as a result. I was invited into the surgery and the assessment was done again. It’s hard work to get things corrected but persevere, and do as I did - quote the data protection act. All information stored on computer has to be correct and up to date, and if incorrect has to be updated within 28 days of being informed of incorrect data.

growstuff Tue 27-Aug-24 15:59:24

Write a letter to the practice manager, marked "Urgent".

Make a detailed list of what's wrong and mention that you will be checking your patient record to make sure the changes have been made.

If you are frail and feel that you need a face-to-face appointment, make a request in the letter that an appointment is made.

If you didn't request the assessment and don't feel that you need treatment, it's more likely that the practice is using standard questions to screen all its patients over a certain age.

Allira Tue 27-Aug-24 15:49:35

How can a GP do a frailty assessment without actually seeing the patient in person? I'd ask for a face-to-face appointment for a proper assessment and for that one to be deleted from your records Minigrandma!

valdavi Tue 27-Aug-24 15:12:34

It's great to use telephone assessments for many things, but to do one for frailty is pushing it a bit. I'm not surprised these are turning out not very accurate.Hope your GP arranges another assessment for you.

NotSpaghetti Tue 27-Aug-24 15:05:45

I think usually people say these make them sound more frail!
How annoying though if they have got things wrong!

Minigrandma Tue 27-Aug-24 15:04:15

I have just had a telephone frailty assessment and when i have gone on to my medical records online for something else, i have read what has been written about me.
I am absolutely astounded that the majority of the information that is there i was not even asked about, and what he did ask some of it is wrong.
It makes me look like i could run a marathon tomorrow, when in fact i am lucky to make it to my front door without having to pause for breath.
I have multiple health issues but obviously its just a box ticking exercise.
Have tried ringing my GP practice no one is answering the phone.
So emailed instead.