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Assessment
Table 1. Recommended Geriatric Oncology Tools
Assessment of the below GA domains
recommended for all patients aged
65+
Recommended Tool and Score
Signifying Impairment
Function IADLs: Dependence on any task signifies
impairment
Falls
Single item: "How many falls have you
had over the last 6 months (or since the
last visit)?"; one or more recent falls
Comorbidity
Robust review of chronic medical
conditions and medications through
routine history: ≥3 chronic health
problems or ≥1 serious health problem
