You can’t tackle a problem without first spotting it. Accordingly, there are calls for routine screening of patients in hospitals and aged care facilities, particularly

Malnutrition is a silent epidemic, often called the “skeleton in the hospital closet” because it tends to escape detection and treatment. This is surprising given that

Malnutrition occurs when someone does not receive enough dietary nourishment to sustain their physical health needs, leading to wasting. The most common, and most obvious