What's the Solution?
There is little completely conclusive or simple solutions in the realm of communicating importance of assessments of early diagnosis of mental health issues. There is no particular part of research that can give a singular answer. One thing is certain: there is a significant underdetection of dementia, Alzheimer's, and other concerns all over the world.
What's Primary Care Got to Do With Anything?
This topic has only been considered recently. And, the results have been beneficial. This part of healthcare can play a crucial role in initial identification of concerns. It's also the person individuals refer concerns to, a trusted primary care physician. Sometimes following this is the referral to specialist services. The use of validated tools may be helpful in primary care. This is evident in places with fewer specialists, where, more often than not, positive treatment plans are less common. Thankfully, educational resources and facilitation by organizations can help physicians become aware of this process, including referral. Existence of accessible clinical services increases demand for the diagnostic services provided.
Who Plays a Part?
The organizations that commission services for and care for individuals with the conditions are becoming more aware and attentive to the need for specialist services. The roles of primary care, community care, and memory clinics sometimes collide as effective collaborations in treatments for individuals with or at risk for Alzheimer's, dementia, and the like. This can apply to early stage care, diagnosis, and end of life care. Strategies for effective care, including early diagnosis, continue to pervade in positive ways and are constantly improving.
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|Additional resources:
World Alzheimer Report
Alzheimer's Disease International.|
|Photo:Athena Sandrini|
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