Module summary
GP and dementia lead Dr Peter Bagshaw provides an update on best practice in management of dementia including latest knowledge on the pharmacological options.
Learning objectives
This module provides an update on current best practice in the management of dementia in primary care, including:
- Understanding of features of dementia beyond memory impairment.
- Pharmacological options for cognitive problems and delaying dementia progression,
- Pharmacological options for cognitive problems and delaying dementia progression including drugs in development.
- Effective non-pharmacological interventions for delaying dementia progression.
- Frequency and nature of behavioural and psychological problems and their appropriate management.
- Key aspects of end of life care in people with dementia.
Date module published: 18.10.2024
Author: Dr Peter Bagshaw is a GP and dementia lead at Somerset ICB
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