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How to manage dementia in general practice /

This guide clearly shows each stage in the management of a patient with dementia. It covers the complex issues surrounding dementia such as spouses and families, access to appropriate care, legal and ethical concerns, planning for the future and "living well" and includes the decision maki...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Clarke, Nicholas, 1961-
Other Authors: Clarke, Farine, Edwards, Denzil, 1954-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell/BMJ Books, 2013.
Subjects:
Dementia > Diagnosis.
Dementia > Treatment.
Dementia > diagnosis.
Dementia > therapy.
Early Diagnosis.
General Practice.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Diagnosing dementia in general practice
  • Complex pictures of dementia
  • Initiating, monitoring, and adjusting dementia treatments
  • Emergency management of dementia
  • Managing families
  • Using the multidisciplinary team
  • Capacity, consent, and deprivation of liberty
  • Choosing a residential home
  • Research, developments, and media coverage
  • GP questions answered.