While family physicians and nurse practitioners play an essential role in ensuring that screenings, assessments and interventions occur based on best available evidence for clinical practice, it’s important to remember that a collaborative approach can facilitate the delivery of comprehensive individualized care – especially for older patients with complex needs.​

This approach involves a process in which a team of healthcare professionals and other stakeholders with complementary backgrounds work together to share their expertise, knowledge, and skills toward a common goal along with a fully informed and engaged patient.