Routine screening in the general hospital: What happens after discharge to those identified as at risk of dementia?

Cognitive screening is recommended for older patients with unplanned hospital admission. We determined rates of reassessment/specialist memory referral after routine inclusion of at risk of dementia status in discharge documentation to primary care. Questionnaires were sent to relevant GP practices...

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Main Authors: Phelps, A, Kingston, B, Wharton, R, Pendlebury, S
Format: Journal article
Published: Royal College of Physicians 2017