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OverviewThis book provides a practically focused resource on the methodologies available for diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease. The number of individuals affected by the disease continues to grow and as such there is an ever-increasing need for clear easy-to-digest guidance on how to appropriately diagnose and treat these patients. Within this work, chapters provide concise informative details of what this form of dementia is, how it can be diagnosed, managed and prevented making it ideal for those with limited experience in dealing with these patients. Information is provided on how to use a variety of the latest relevant techniques including mental state examinations, functional assessments, special investigations and the available drug treatments. Alzheimer’s Disease: Diagnosis & Treatment Guide is a concise clinical guide detailing how to diagnose and treat these patients. It’s easy-to-follow ideal for use by front-line physicians and trainees, who have no previous experience of diagnosing and treating this disease. The assessment component of the book is based on the WHO Mental Health Gap Action Plan (mhGAP) Dementia Intervention Guide for non-specialized settings. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Arun Jha , Kaushik MukhopadhayaPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2021 Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9783030567385ISBN 10: 3030567389 Pages: 95 Publication Date: 30 September 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Arun Jha is presently a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist at the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and a Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. Dr. Kaushik Mukhopadhaya is a consultant psychiatrist and joint chair of the medical staff committee at the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, UK Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |