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falls risk assessment

noun

B2CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A structured evaluation of how likely a patient is to fall so that preventive measures can be put in place.

I've completed a falls risk assessment and put a bed rail and low bed in place.

Topic: Nursing care in Medical English

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