Tuesday 3 July 2012

Report highlights 'barriers' to dementia diagnosis

Many patients face "shocking" delays for dementia diagnosis and treatment, according to a report by MPs and peers.

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia says GPs are often seen as barriers to a diagnosis.

Its report says some people have to wait more than a year for an appointment at a memory clinic.

The Department of Health in England says the number of memory services is increasing.

Full Article on BBC News

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