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Exclusive GPs across England are facing complaints or objections from patients who ?resent being asked? about symptoms of dementia as part of the controversial case-finding DES, a Pulse survey reveals.
A snapshot poll of 501 GPs in England who are taking part in this year?s DES has found that around one in five - 21% - have seen patients protest about the process, which involves asking those considered at risk if they are concerned about their memory.
The survey also shows almost two-thirds of GPs are experiencing longer waiting times at memory clinics since the introduction of the DES.
The DES ? which aims to facilitate timely diagnosis and support for people with dementia - was introduced in April as part of Prime Minister David Cameron?s 2012 ?challenge on dementia?.
http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/20005138.article#.Uo9SKsTASSo
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A snapshot poll of 501 GPs in England who are taking part in this year?s DES has found that around one in five - 21% - have seen patients protest about the process, which involves asking those considered at risk if they are concerned about their memory.
The survey also shows almost two-thirds of GPs are experiencing longer waiting times at memory clinics since the introduction of the DES.
The DES ? which aims to facilitate timely diagnosis and support for people with dementia - was introduced in April as part of Prime Minister David Cameron?s 2012 ?challenge on dementia?.
http://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/20005138.article#.Uo9SKsTASSo
(free registration required)