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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300074903321

Autore

Larner A. J

Titolo

Dementia in Clinical Practice: A Neurological Perspective [[electronic resource] ] : Pragmatic Studies in the Cognitive Function Clinic / / by A. J. Larner

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Springer London : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

1-322-03728-0

1-4471-6371-0

Edizione

[2nd ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (404 p.)

Disciplina

610

612.67

616.8

616.83

Soggetti

Neurology 

Geriatrics

Psychiatry

Neurology

Geriatrics/Gerontology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Referral patterns -- A brief note on methodology: pragmatic diagnostic accuracy studies --  History and neurological examination -- Assessment with cognitive screening instruments and comparison of scales -- Assessment with non-cognitive screening instruments and combinations of scales -- Investigation -- Diagnosis (1): Cognitive syndromes, comorbidities, and no diagnosis -- Diagnosis (2): Dementia disorders -- Management -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

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.