Title: Family/carer input into patient histories to help determine presence of dementia
Authors: Barber, Jean
Description: Many older patients are being admitted into acute general hospitals with confusion. It is well recognised that many older people suffer from dementia but have never been investigated or received a formal diagnosis At times it can be very challenging to determine if they are suffering from delirium, dementia or a delirium superimposed on top of a pre-existing dementia.. A careful history from a carer or family member can help to resolve this problem.
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