Diagnostic information in GP referral letters to a memory clinic: a retrospective cohort study
GPs often correctly mention diagnostic information and dementia criteria in referral letters of people with dementia, and they are often diagnosed without ancillary investigations. This suggests that referral is often unnecessary, and GPs can be empowered to diagnose dementia themselves.
Authors
- Jurgen A.H.R. Claassen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1778-8151)
- Dorien L. Oostra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2463-7690)
- Edo Richard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7250-3390)
- Marieke Perry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0675-9678)
- Demi Ronner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5194-4138)
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- University of Leicester (GB)
- University Medical Center (US)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (NL)
- Public Health Service of Amsterdam (NL)
- Amsterdam University Medical Centers (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BJGP Open
- Published
- 2024-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgpo.2024.0065
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- ZonMw