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Reflections on training staff in systemic approaches for everyday practice in memory services
Author(s)Liz Curtis, Marion Dixon
Journal titlePSIGE Newsletter, no 121, October 2012
Pagespp 27-34
Sourcewww.bps.org.uk
KeywordsMemory disorders ; Psychiatric treatment ; Geriatric out-patients clinics ; Psychiatric nurses ; Care support workers ; In-service training.
AnnotationThe authors describe their experience of providing a 3-day training course, 'Systemic practice with cognitively impaired older people and their families', which was commissioned by the manager of Memory Services of their mental health trust. The aim of the training was to meet the specific needs of memory service professionals in undertaking assessments of cognitive impairment, giving diagnoses of dementia, and providing post-diagnostic support. This article outlines the course structure and its evaluation by participants. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-121116201 A
ClassmarkEH: LP: L6G: QTK: QRS: QWD

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