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The diagnosis of dementia.
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The diagnosis of dementia.

Abstract

The diagnosis of dementia in the elderly has important personal and social consequences, and a small proportion of cases initially diagnosed may be reversible. An understanding of the operating characteristics and cost-effectiveness of clinical signs and symptoms and of laboratory investigations in the diagnosis of dementia is needed to diagnose accurately yet contain costs. Using published criteria, we critically appraised the current …

Authors

Wilson DB; Guyatt GH; Streiner DL

Journal

Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol. 137, No. 7, pp. 625–629

Publication Date

October 1, 1987

ISSN

0820-3946