Is it advisable to transport the frail elderly to various departments in the hospital for therapy whilst they are recovering from a major illness?
A4. No. When recovering from a major illness the elderly are liable to become frail, tire easily and respond badly to stress and strain. Transporting to various rehabilitation units in the hospital is often counter- productive and should be carefully assessed. It would be logical to treat such a person in their own ward unless it can be demonstrated that a rehab unit can offer a positive benifit.
