Closing the diagnosis gap and improving care: the primary care memory clinic. Issue 6 (November 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Benbow, Susan Mary; Jolley, David; Greaves, Ian Charles; Walker, Elaine
• Is Part Of: Progress in neurology and psychiatry. Volume 17:Issue 6(2013)
• Page Start: 27
• Page End: 30
• Publication Date: 2013-11
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Periodicals; 616.805
• DOI: 10.1002/pnp.312
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1367-7543

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" xml:lang="en"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Early diagnosis of dementia is vital for optimum care but diagnosis rates remain patchy across the UK. Dr Benbow and colleagues describe their innovative primary care memory clinic model in Gnosall, Staffordshire, and the benefits it has brought in terms of increasing diagnosis, improved patient care and cost savings.</p> </abstract>