Reducing confusion surrounding expert conceptions of Alzheimer's and dementia: A practical analysis
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Journal of neuropsychology. 2024-10-25
Résumé en anglais
Biological, clinicobiological and clinical conceptions of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are being promoted simultaneously to different practical ends. The co-existence of contemporary conceptions and the 'scary ...Lire la suite >
Biological, clinicobiological and clinical conceptions of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are being promoted simultaneously to different practical ends. The co-existence of contemporary conceptions and the 'scary label' associated with older diagnostic criteria create the possibility of misunderstanding and harm. In this comment, we argue in favour of socio-ethical interventions targeted to health workers and the general public so as to lower the uncertainties introduced by contemporary diagnostic criteria and to articulate how they relate to established criteria.< Réduire
Mots clés en anglais
Alzheimer's
Biological Definition
Confusion
Dementia
Practical Analysis
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