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Swallowing problems: causes and prevention

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Swallowing problems are common in very frail older people and their identification, assessment and management can be difficult. David G Smithard emphasises the importance of a thorough assessment by the multidisciplinary team
Title: Swallowing problems: causes and prevention
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Swallowing problems are common in very frail older people and their identification, assessment and management can be difficult.
David G Smithard emphasises the importance of a thorough assessment by the multidisciplinary team.

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