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. 1999 Oct;14(5):46-52; quiz 53.
doi: 10.7748/ns1999.10.14.5.46.c2697.

Screening for dementia and depression in older people

E Pritchard  1 , J Dewing
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Screening for dementia and depression in older people

E Pritchard et al. Nurs Stand. 1999 Oct.

Abstract

Nurses have a valuable role to play in screening for dementia and depression in older people but they must be confident, adequately trained and supported. The authors conclude that screening and assessment is vital for older people to gain access to specialist mental health services.

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