Friday 16 December 2011

Dementia care: Hospitals 'must make improvements'

Hospitals in England and Wales are falling short in the care given to dementia patients, a review says.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists' audit of 210 hospitals - the first of its kind - says while services are safe, they are lacking in other areas.

The report highlights issues such as poor communication with families and a lack of personal care for patients.

Dementia campaigners said a "radical change" was needed to ensure patients got the care they needed.

Full Article on BBC News

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