AD Diagnosis Slide Presentation
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1AD- the extent of the problem
2The diagnosis and assessment of AD
3AD prognosis. Optimal case
4Definition of the dementia syndrome
5Causes of dementia
6Differentiating AD from other dementias
7Dementia or delirium
8Dementia or depression
9AD risk and protective factors
10Making a diagnosis of AD
11Clinical features of AD
12Clinical features of AD- Mild stage of AD (MMSE 21­30)
13Clinical features of AD - Moderate stage of AD (MMSE 10­20)
14Clinical features of AD - Severe stage of AD (MMSE ?)
15Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ case-finding
16Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ clinical history, common presentations
17Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ clinical history, questioning
18Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ functional assessment
19Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ cognitive assessments, MMSE
20Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ cognitive assessments, MMSE (continued)
21Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ cognitive assessment.
22Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ physical examination
23Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ laboratory tests
24Diagnosing AD in primary care ­ neuroimaging, computed (axial) tomography (CT)
25The primary care management of AD ­ specialist referral
26The role of the primary care physician in mild to moderate AD
27The role of the primary care physician in mild to moderate AD (continued)
28The role of the primary care physician in severe AD
29Diagnosing AD in primary care - A systematic approach ­ summary
30The primary care management of AD ­ follow-up
31Caregiver support in primary care