THE ROLE OF GENERAL PRACTICE AND THE PRIMARY CARE TEAM IN DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

作者: MURNA G. DOWNS

DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-1166(199611)11:11<937::AID-GPS540>3.0.CO;2-0

关键词: NursingSenile dementiaDementiaEmpirical workGeneral practiceDementia diagnosisPrimary care.teamPublic healthMedicinePsychiatrySituated

摘要: General practitioners (GPs) and the primary care team are uniquely situated to play a central role both in diagnosis ongoing of dementia. Anecdotal reports empirical work suggest that GPs face several challenges fulfilling this role. This paper describes various roles could management. It then discusses legitimate anxieties difficulties faced these roles. The concludes with suggestions for how might be supported maximize their dementia

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