Practical Management of Dementia: A Multi-professional Approach, Page 895Stephen Curran, John Wattis Radcliffe Publishing, 2004 - 237 pages This comprehensive guide to every aspect of the membership examination of the Royal College of General Practitioners is divided into three parts covering main medical topics, government policies and ambiguous topics and exam questions for the registrar year. It includes a wide range of skills and principles that are used daily by GPs and should be a useful resource for personal and professional development. General practitioners considering or preparing for the MRCGP examination, medical students, House Officers and Senior House Officers considering a career in general practice should find this book to be of interest. |
Contents
Dementia in the new millennium | 1 |
Epidemiology of dementia | 9 |
Diagnosis and classification | 25 |
Early detection of dementia | 45 |
The role of the consultant in modern dementia services | 63 |
The role of the clinical psychologist in the assessment diagnosis | 75 |
The role of the physician for the elderly in the assessment diagnosis | 87 |
The general practitioners perspective | 99 |
The role of the nurse in the assessment diagnosis and management | 115 |
The occupational therapists perspective | 135 |
Social aspects of the assessment and treatment of dementia | 149 |
Towards practical service delivery for younger people with dementia | 179 |
Legal aspects of management | 193 |
Spiritual aspects of dementia | 207 |
Conclusion | 229 |
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