How to manage dementia in general practice

• Main Author: Clarke, Nicholas, 1961-
• Other Authors: Clarke, Farine, Edwards, Denzil, 1954-
• Format: Electronic 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.; HEALTH & FITNESS > Diseases > General.; MEDICAL > Clinical Medicine.; MEDICAL > Diseases.; MEDICAL > Evidence-Based Medicine.; MEDICAL > Internal Medicine.; Electronic books.

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...

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.