Geriatrics / Frailty
Clinical Frailty Scale
Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) — a validated 9-point scale to summarise overall fitness or frailty after clinical assessment. Used for treatment escalation decisions, surgical risk, and ICU admission.
Reference: Rockwood K, et al. A global clinical measure of fitness and frailty in elderly people. CMAJ 2005;173(5):489-495. | NICE CG169: Acute kidney injury (frailty screening). | NICE NG159: COVID-19 rapid guideline (critical care). | British Geriatrics Society: Fit for Frailty guidance.