Practical Management of Dementia: A Multi-Professional Approach - Softcover

Gear, Sarah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1857759311 ISBN 13: 9781857759310

Publisher: CRC Press, 2003

Synopsis

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.

About this title

Synopsis

This book is a ready reference for daily use, integrating findings from recent research into practice, and identifying the challenges faced in caring for the demented. It covers all aspects of care including diagnosis, detection, treatment options, and helping to meet the spiritual needs of patients with dementia. With its multi-disciplinary approach, it will help all those interested in the condition have a better understanding of the issues involved and practical measures which can help dementia patients. Doctors, nurses, psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with dementia will find this book essential reading.

About the Author

respectively Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry, Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield and Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of Huddersfield; Professor of Old Age Psychiatry, University of Huddersfield

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857759311
• ISBN 13: 9781857759310
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256