impairment of activities of daily living; functional dependence; functional disability; functional decline; loss of independence

Notes

• self-rated health is the best predictor of functional decline
• competent patients have the right to refuse recommended care
  • if they refuse, ask why? (see decision making)

More general terms

• functional impairment

More specific terms

• personal care impairment

Additional terms

• activities of daily living (ADL)
• disability