KEY ELEMENTS OF GOLD-STANDARD FLS
Identification and evaluation of all patients who have sustained all types of fractures, including hip, wrist, and vertebral fractures
Assessment within 8 weeks of fracture
Assessment of clinical vertebral fractures as well as opportunistic fractures through radiology
Assessment and treatment reflecting national peer-reviewed guidelines
Multifaceted lifestyle risk factor assessment and investigation into secondary causes of osteoporosis
Falls prevention services
Initiation and review of anti-osteoporosis medication
Communication of assessment and treatment recommendations with primary and secondary care
Follow up with patients within the 1st year and long-term follow up after 1 year
Inclusion of fracture statistics into national fracture databases
IS YOUR FLS ASPIRING TO ATTAIN GOLD-LEVEL STANDARDS? Click here to apply for evaluation or re-evaluation of your FLS through the online Best Practice Framework Questionnaire available.
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