- Predict chemotherapy toxicity (if clinically applicable): Cancer and Aging Research Group or Chemotherapy Risk Assessment Scale for High-Age Patients tools
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- Estimate (noncancer) life expectancy (if clinically applicable): ePrognosis
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- Functional assessment: Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
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- Comorbidity assessment: Medical record review or validated tool
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- Screening for falls, one question: How many falls or falls with an injury have you had in the previous 6 months (or since your last visit)?
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- Screening for depression: Geriatric Depression Scale or other validated tool
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- Screening for cognitive impairment: Mini-Cog or Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration test
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- Screening for malnutrition: Weight loss/body mass index
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