Alzheimer's disease: clinical review

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INTRODUCTION

This module discusses pitfalls in making a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, The National Dementia Strategy and management of the condition. Key learning points for general practice nurses include early detection, changes to the brain and medication.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this module the general practice nurse should be better able to:

• Understand the principles of diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in a general practice setting.
• Understand the difficulties in presentation of Alzheimer’s disease.
• Know when to refer to a specialist.
• Understand the prognosis of Alzheimer’s disease.

AUTHORS

Dr David Jolley, Consultant psychiatrist and honorary reader, The University of Manchester

Dr Susan Benbow, Consultant psychiatrist and professor, Staffordshire University, and

Dr Ian Greaves, GP, Stafford