The GEDI CNC, a clinical expert in the care of older persons in the ED, should be recognised as such. Given the current and future demographic profile of Australia and our developing understanding of the specific requirements of acutely ill older persons, their care within health care services is assuming a higher priority. ED clinical service development related to the care of the older person can be championed by the GEDI team. GEDI CNCs should be included in the ED management team to provide expert advice on current deficits in service delivery, gaps in provision of evidence-based practice and opportunities for protocol and practice development focused on person-centred care for the older person in the ED.
