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- Title
PHC RIS: Supporting those juggling the dual roles of practitioner and researcher.
- Authors
Eckermann, Sarah; McIntyre, Ellen
- Abstract
The article discusses the need of awareness of younger onset dementia among doctors and other health professionals in Australia. According to the author, lack of awareness is a major problem, and the situation is exacerbated in rural areas. To help change the situation, a paper "Understanding Younger Onset Dementia," was commissioned by Alzheimer's Australia. The paper is aimed improve awareness of younger onset dementia and reduce serious delays in obtaining an accurate diagnosis.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; DIAGNOSIS of dementia; NEUROBEHAVIORAL disorders; PHYSICIANS; MEDICAL personnel; TECHNICAL reports; ALZHEIMER'S Australia (Company)
- Publication
Australian Journal of Rural Health, 2008, Vol 16, Issue 3, p183
- ISSN
1038-5282
- Publication type
Other
- DOI
10.1111/j.1440-1584.2008.00993.x