Dementia care in the community: an opportunity for collaboration.
An assessment package developed in Scotland enables a nurse coordinator to ensure that patients with dementia get the most appropriate care from both health and social services.
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Midlock Medical Centre, Glasgow.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003704:Dementia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom