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Cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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This resource is a best-practice guide to cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending primary health care. It combines clinical evidence with cultural principles, addressing health promotion, prevention, detection, and management of dementia, while also providing culturally informed recommendations on end-of-life care and support for carers within the context of primary care services.

Author
External resource
External Link
https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/guidelines-by-topic/view-all-guidelines-by-topic/aged-care/best-practice-guide
Key Theme
Person-centred care
Delivering comprehensive care and services
Standard
1: The Individual
3: The Care and Services
Outcomes
1.1: Person-centred care
3.2: Delivery of funded aged care services
5.6 Cognitive impairment  
Cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

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