Kevin McLaughlin
Recognising elderspeak and how to avoid its use with older people

Elderspeak can be described as an over-adjustment of speech made towards older people

15 Jul 2020
Timely diagnosis and disclosure of dementia for patients and their families: exploring the views of GPs
Timely diagnosis and disclosure of dementia for patients and their families

Mental health nurses have an important role in providing expertise to GPs

24 Dec 2019
Timely diagnosis and disclosure of dementia for patients and their families: exploring the views of GPs
Timely diagnosis and disclosure of dementia for patients and their families

Mental health nurses have an important role in providing expertise to GPs

24 Dec 2019

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