Alzheimer's disease. Physician-patient communication

Can Fam Physician. 1994 Jun:40:1160-8.

Abstract

The number of cognitively impaired elderly in Canada has increased greatly during the past two decades; nearly all have Alzheimer's disease (AD). The memory problems and changes in language and communication of these patients place tremendous strain on physicians who are searching for a differential diagnosis and are trying to communicate with them. Reviewing the salient language and communication features of AD patients leads to strategies for improving effective physician-patient communication.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Alzheimer Disease / complications*
  • Alzheimer Disease / diagnosis*
  • Alzheimer Disease / epidemiology
  • Attitude of Health Personnel
  • Canada / epidemiology
  • Communication Disorders / etiology
  • Communication Disorders / psychology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Forecasting
  • Geriatric Assessment
  • Humans
  • Kinesics
  • Language
  • Memory Disorders / etiology
  • Memory Disorders / psychology*
  • Physician-Patient Relations*
  • Research / trends
  • Severity of Illness Index