Appropriate disclosure of a diagnosis of dementia: identifying the key behaviours of 'best practice'

• Main Authors: Foy Robbie (Author), Francis Jillian J (Author), Hughes Julian C (Author), Bamford Claire (Author), Lecouturier Jan (Author), Johnston Marie (Author), Eccles Martin P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Despite growing evidence that many people with dementia want to know their diagnosis, there is wide variation in attitudes of professionals towards disclosure. The disclosure of the diagnosis of dementia is increasingly recognised as...