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Casebook of dementia : a reference guide for primary care / Gloria HY Wong, Bosco HM Ma, Maggie NY Lee, David LK Dai.

Wong, Gloria Hoi-yan, (author.). Ma, Bosco H. M., (author.). Lee, Maggie N. Y., (author.). Dai, David L. K., (author.).

Summary:

"Dementia is hugely under-diagnosed and under-managed, partly due to stretched specialist services. Written by a team involved in a pioneering community-based primary care service, this practical book brings together 99 case studies from the frontline providing early intervention for people seeking help for suspected dementia. Both typical and atypical cases of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are examined, familiarising readers with possible patient scenarios and the recommended management strategies. Useful tools such as example forms for history taking and the use of a modified General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition (GPCOG) equip multidisciplinary teams with the knowledge needed for early identification of dementia. The final chapter sets out key considerations in primary care such as carer support, sharing diagnoses, and forming a dementia-friendly community. The emphasis on collaborative care between medical and social care provides guidance for post-diagnostic support. This title is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core."--Back cover

Record details

ISBN: 9781108984492
ISBN: 1108984495
Physical Description: xii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2024.
Copyright: ©2024

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Background : Primary Care in Dementia -- Typical Alzheimer's Disease -- Atypical Alzheimer's Disease, Other Dementias, & Differential Diagnoses -- Useful Tools and Resources in Early Intervention Services -- Take-Home Messages and Further Readings.