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Scotland’s approach to Dementia Diagnosis

On the 30th October I received this most helpful reply from Alex Neil, MSP, Cabinet Minister for Health and Wellbeing for the Scottish Government. The full letter is as follows … Continue reading Scotland’s approach to Dementia Diagnosis

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I was concerned about our most elderly

Why I resigned from NHS Forth Valley. I resigned from work on the 6th June 2014. Some folk have been wondering why. Below I offer briefly the background to my … Continue reading I was concerned about our most elderly

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PART II: Dementia: who is in the “driving seat”?

INTRODUCTION: In Part II of my review of dementia I am going to offer my personal “journey” through policy developments in the UK over the year past. To help you … Continue reading PART II: Dementia: who is in the “driving seat”?

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Political drive to screen for pre-dementia

A considerable number of rapid-responses followed this ‘Analysis‘ Editorial in the ‘Too Much Medicine‘ section of the BMJ. The following is my response of 14 September 2013: I congratulate the … Continue reading Political drive to screen for pre-dementia

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Early Diagnosis [HEAT Target 4]

I have found myself under relentless pressure from a local GP to expand the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease to include people who do not meet established clinical criteria for dementia. … Continue reading Early Diagnosis [HEAT Target 4]

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Primum non forgetful

Primum non forgetful: To play his short film please click here or on the image above. INTRODUCTION: This is a film about memory loss in old age. The title of … Continue reading Primum non forgetful