Both social isolation and loneliness are shaped by social determinants of health and can exacerbate existing chronic conditions


Understand the concept of ‘social prescribing’ and how that positively impacts social isolation and loneliness


Regularly monitor patients' social and emotional wellbeing


By recognising the profound impact of social isolation and loneliness, healthcare professionals can help improve quality of life and long term health outcomes

 

Host: Dr Marita Long | Total Time: 24 mins

Expert: Dr Rosanne Freak-Poli, Epidemiologist

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