Dementia in clinical practice : a neurological perspective : pragmatic studies in the cognitive function clinic

This concise, pragmatic, pocket-sized book addresses neurological contributions to the diagnosis and management of dementia through a longitudinal examination of the work undertaken in a dedicated neurological dementia clinic. It covers the use of cognitive and non-cognitive screening instruments and their diagnostic utility and the use of other diagnostic investigations: neuroimaging, neurophysiology and neuropathology. The diagnostic mix is discussed in terms of both neuropsychological syndromes and neurological diagnoses, as is the use of conventional treatments for dementia and the impact of national directives (e.g. NICE, National Dementia Strategy) on day-to-day clinical practice. __Dementia in Clinical Practice: A Neurological Perspective, Second Edition__ is an illustrated, practical resource for medical professionals involved in the assessment and management of dementia patients. It is of particular benefit to neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, primary care practitioners and those working in the fields of neuropsychology, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and nursing. "This concise, pragmatic, pocket-sized book addresses neurological contributions to the diagnosis and management of dementia through a longitudinal examination of the work undertaken in a dedicated neurological dementia clinic It covers the use of cognitive and non-cognitive screening instruments and their diagnostic utility and the use of other diagnostic investigations: neuroimaging, neurophysiology and neuropathology The diagnostic mix is discussed in terms of both neuropsychological syndromes and neurological diagnoses, as is the use of conventional treatments for dementia and the impact of national directives (eg NICE, National Dementia Strategy) on day-to-day clinical practice Dementia in Clinical Practice: A Neurological Perspective, Second Edition is an illustrated, practical resource for medical professionals involved in the assessment and management of dementia patients It is of particular benefit to neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, primary care practitioners and those working in the fields of neuropsychology, psychology, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and nursing - Font no determinada Front Matter....Pages i-xxi Referral Patterns....Pages 1-19 A Brief Note on Methodology: Pragmatic Diagnostic Accuracy Studies....Pages 21-40 History and Neurological Examination....Pages 41-69 Assessment with Cognitive Screening Instruments and Comparison of Scales....Pages 71-152 Assessment with Non-cognitive Screening Instruments and Combinations of Scales....Pages 153-201 Investigation....Pages 203-248 Diagnosis (1): Cognitive Syndromes, Comorbidities, and No Diagnosis....Pages 249-298 Diagnosis (2): Dementia Disorders....Pages 299-322 Management....Pages 323-366 Conclusion....Pages 367-369 Back Matter....Pages 371-386 A.j. Larner. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.