Early Diagnosis of Dementia in the Primary Care Setting

Dennis Seow

The Singapore Family Physician

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Early Diagnosis of Dementia in the Primary Care Setting

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Author(s):

Dennis Seow

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 39 No 2 - Dementia

Page(s):

15 - 18

Publication date:

1 June 2013

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

General Practitioners (GPs) play an important role in early detection and initiation of the diagnostic process of dementia. A consideration of barriers and enablers of this process can aid the diagnostic process. Early referral for Specialist evaluation is an important step. The GP can also provide additional advice and support to the patient and caregiver during diagnosis.