title: Attitudes of primary care team to diagnosing dementia.
abstract: Healthcare professionals in primary care are gatekeepers to specialist services and are important in terms of ensuring access to community support and appropriate referral for the sizable number of older people with mental health problems. This literature review explores the role of primary care professionals, particularly GPs and practice nurses, in diagnosing and managing patients with dementia. It recommends that education and training are required to raise awareness of the importance of accurate diagnosis and management in primary care.
authors.affiliation: Older Persons Services, Glanrhyd Hospital, Bridgend.
authors.forename: Hywel
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006287:Health Planning Guidelines; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024382:Professional Role / Q000523:psychology; D012017:Referral and Consultation