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. 1994 Jun;40:1160–1168.

Alzheimer's disease. Physician-patient communication.

J B Orange 1, D W Molloy 1, J A Lever 1, P Darzins 1, C R Ganesan 1
PMCID: PMC2380218  PMID: 8019193

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.

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