Stabilise acutely ill medical patients

Fully differentiate the presenting complaint or problem, and commence treatment and monitoring in the context of other underlying conditions and background status

Transfer these patients, when stable and if required, to the most appropriate place for ongoing care (eg AMU, SDEC, home, speciality or GIM ward)

Carry out medication reconciliation if admitted, including deprescribing if appropriate

Ensure timely and appropriate speciality input to the patients care, which may be required early in the episode or on follow up

Minimise length of stay by delivering safe and effective care for short stay patients