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Clinician approaches to communicating a dementia diagnosis: An interview study.

Easton N WollneyCarma L BylundNoheli BedenfieldMonica RosselliRosie E Curiel-CidMarcela KitaigorodskyXimena LevyMelissa J Armstrong
Published in: PloS one (2022)
Diverse Florida-based clinicians described dementia disclosure practices largely consistent with published guidance, but clinicians varied on approaches relating to soliciting patient disclosure preferences and terminology used. Clinicians caring for diverse populations described that cultural background affects the disclosure process, but more research is needed regarding this finding and best practices for individuals from different backgrounds.
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