Heart Education Awareness Resource and Training through eLearning (HEARTe)


Spot the difference

Look at these 2 pictures of Bill and consider the changes that have taken place within the 3 month period. Drag the slider under the image left or right to see the before and after images of Bill and his home:

From these pictures we are able to see the deterioration in Bill’s general appearance and functional ability. Many patients like Bill will experience deterioration which occurs subtlely and can be difficult to see. Please remember that advancing illness may result in transitional changes taking place continuously.

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Bill’s spot the difference highlights how subtle changes may be difficult to spot, however using the holistic assessment approach will minimise the risk of missing change and subsequent decline.

Page last reviewed: 28 Jul 2020