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| Early diagnosis and informing people with dementia of their diagnosis: a view to promote discussion | | Author(s) | Hugh Woolford |
| Journal title | PSIGE Newsletter, no 65, August 1998 |
| Publisher | Psychologists' Special Interest Group in Elderly People - PSIGE, British Psychological Society, August 1998 |
| Pages | pp 14-15 |
| Keywords | Dementia ; Diagnosis ; Early. |
| Annotation | For some years, there has been much opposition to the person suspected of having dementia being informed, due to clinical `uncertainty', a belief of `no benefit' and professional resistance to dealing with complex and emotional issues. The author puts forward the view that, with our present knowledge about the aetiology, treatment and course of dementia, it is untenable to withhold information of the diagnosis not only from the `patient' but also from the wider family. Research that will demonstrate the benefits of early diagnosis is required, to persuade general practitioners (GPs) to be proactive, and strategic planners to develop long term plans that can offer a flexible service which promotes family and voluntary sector involvement working with traditional service providers. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-990202211 A |
| Classmark | EA: LK7: 4J |
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