Enhancing post-diagnostic care in Australian memory clinics: Health professionals' insights into current practices, barriers and facilitators, and desirable support.
Slađana PavkovićLynette Ruth GoldbergMaree FarrowJane E AltyMelissa R L AbelaSharon NaismithPerminder Singh SachdevLee Fay LowPublished in: Dementia (London, England) (2023)
Post-diagnostic support in Australian memory clinics focused primarily on ensuring people understood their diagnosis, information about postdiagnostic support was provided, and dementia medications were prescribed. There were notable differences in practices in metropolitan compared to regional areas. A key concern was the need for increased funding, particularly to support the establishment of a single point of contact to facilitate continuity of care.