title: [Memory clinic--ambulatory examination in suspected dementia].
abstract: Dementia and confusion are frequently overlooked by general practitioners. A memory clinic was established at the Department of Geriatric Medicine, Ullevål Hospital in September 1990 with the intention of creating a standardized programme for diagnosing dementia and cognitive impairment in the elderly in an out-patient setting. The activities and services offered by the clinic are described: diagnoses, information to patients, their family and staff in the primary health care system about the symptoms and treatment of dementia. In addition, advice is given on follow-up care and how to apply for care through the national health service. There has been a great demand for the services of the Memory Clinic, and we believe that the methods used are adequate in an out-patient setting. The concept could easily be transferred to other specialist clinics involved with the elderly, and parts of the programme could also be used by general practitioners.
authors.affiliation: Geriatrisk avdeling, Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Oksengård
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Braekhus
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Engedal
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Laake
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D003704:Dementia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008569:Memory Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009664:Norway; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales