Luigi, 82, presents to his GP for a check-up after a hospital admission caused by a fall which resulted in a fractured neck of femur.
This was Luigi’s third fall in as many years. He had an open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture, and is recovering well. He was started on several new medications while in hospital, and asks the GP if he really needs to take all of these tablets.
Luigi has a history of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and knee osteoarthritis. His conditions are very well controlled. However, he has joint pains most days, which limit his activity.
