Tag: timely diagnosis

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Confusion is everywhere

This was published as a BMJ letter: Re: proposed dementia screening: It seems that there is an awful lot of confusion about. It also seems to be the prevailing impression … Continue reading Confusion is everywhere

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It is very difficult to challenge a powerful organisation

This week  the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport welcomed a new report into management of frailty and delirium This reminded me, that 6 months on, I do not … Continue reading It is very difficult to challenge a powerful organisation

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Bullying in the NHS

The following is an extract of a recent letter sent to the Clinical Lead of Psychiatry for older adults in NHS Forth Valley. I have redacted certain names: This was … Continue reading Bullying in the NHS

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“A critical friend”: awareness campaigns

I have just read: It begins: [we] As a doctor who openly asks questions I see great value in being a “critical friend”: The Alzheimer Scotland Strategic Review outlines significant … Continue reading “A critical friend”: awareness campaigns

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The Glasgow Declaration: “The progressive test”

As a tireless advocate for a timely approach to the diagnosis of dementia I was delighted to be there in person when the “Glasgow Declaration” was signed. This rights-based declaration … Continue reading The Glasgow Declaration: “The progressive test”

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“The progressive test”

This commentary has recently been published:   The commentary starts out stating that: But makes equally clear: A helpful definition of human rights is given: The Scottish Human Rights Commission … Continue reading “The progressive test”

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Freedom to speak up [a letter from the Scottish Government]

I am very grateful to the Scottish Government for replying to me on behalf of Jamie Hepburn, MSP, Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health. Below you will find … Continue reading Freedom to speak up [a letter from the Scottish Government]