The Falling Elderly Virtual Patient - Introduction

Falling is one of the commonest presentations encountered on the medical take.

A succinct approach to a falling patient is vital to become a good foundation doctor in both geriatrics and general internal medicine.

This case provides an example of a virtual patient who has fallen that you might encounter as a Foundation Year 1 doctor.

It will give you the opportunity to work through a real life case in the eyes of a junior doctor working nights over a busy weekend.

In this case you are simulating being the on call Orthogeriatric FY1.