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Review
. 2006 Sep 2;333(7566):491-3.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.38945.478160.94.

Role of cholinesterase inhibitors in dementia care needs rethinking

Anthony J Pelosi  1 , Seamus V McNulty, Graham A Jackson
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Review

Role of cholinesterase inhibitors in dementia care needs rethinking

Anthony J Pelosi et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

The NHS focus on memory clinics driven by drugs that slow cognitive decline is taking resources away from services offering long term integrated care. The role of these clinics needs reconsideration alongside availability of the drugs

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