Letter to the Editor
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2024.
World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2024; 12(26): 5998-6000
Published online Sep 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i26.5998
Table 1 Stepwise assessment of the elderly frail patient
Steps
Proposed approach
Step 1Pre-procedural assessment
Step 2Risk stratification
Step 3Tailored treatment plan
Step 4Multidisciplinary approach
Step 5Informed decision-making
Step 6Post-procedure care
Step 7Comprehensive geriatric assessment
Step 8Education and awareness
Step 9Quality improvement initiatives