The results from this study show that GPs were frequently not aware of their frail patient's fall history and/or FOF and that the majority of the frail older patients with a fall history and/or FOF did not receive fall preventive care. Developing systematic screening strategies for the primary care setting enhancing the identification of high fall risk and the provision of fall preventive care may improve patients' quality of life and reduce health care costs.
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