The concept of care management has been around for as long as people have been caring for others who are ill. Before the onset of our mobile society and technology, the family was the care management team. Multi-generational families all lived in...
One of the most valuable professionals on the dementia patient’s team is the neuropsychologist. They are often overlooked by the physician members of the treatment group. The patient does not require a physician order for this testing, but...
A standard that is mandated for all healthcare decisions is that of informed consent. This means that the person who is considering a procedure has the risks and benefits discussed with them and that they understand those risks and benefits. The...