AIDS-related dementia: a case report of rapid cognitive decline.
Little is known psychometrically about the pattern of cognitive decline associated with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)-related dementia. Pre- and posttest results are presented to illustrate a case example of rapid cognitive decline. Increased psychometric assessment is recommended with additional examination of inconsistent results, which may be dismissed mistakenly as related to psychiatric symptoms. Implications for clinical practice and the role of the psychologist are discussed.
Morgan
M K
MK
Psychology Service, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Bay Pines, Florida 33542.
Clark
M E
ME
Hartman
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WL
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D012803:Sick Role; D014888:Wechsler Scales