Memory assessment services
Quality statementPeople with suspected dementia are referred to a memory assessment service specialising in the diagnosis and initial management of dementia. Quality measureStructureEvidence that memory assessment servicesspecialising in the diagnosis and initial management of dementia are the single point of referral for people with a possible diagnosis of dementia. ProcessProportion of people with suspected dementia who are referred to a memory assessment service specialising in the diagnosis and initial management of dementia. Numerator: the number of people who are referred to a memory assessment service specialising in the diagnosis and initial management of dementia. Denominator: the number of people with suspected dementia. Description of what the quality statement means for each audienceService providers ensure they offer a full range of services to aid diagnosis and initial management of dementia. Health and social care professionals working with those with a possible diagnosis of dementia are aware of the process by which referrals can be made to the local memory assessment service. Commissioners ensure all referrers can access memory assessment services for people with a possible diagnosis of dementia. People receiving a possible diagnosis of dementia can expect to be referred to a memory assessment service. Data sourceStructureLocal data collection. ProcessLocal data collection. Contained within NICE CG42 audit support, criterion 5. |
This page was last updated: 22 November 2010
- Dementia
- Appropriately trained staff
- Memory assessment services
- Written and verbal information
- Assessment and personalised care plan
- Decision making
- Emotional, psychological and social needs of carers
- Non-cognitive symptoms and behaviour that challenges
- Liaison services
- Palliative care needs
- Respite services for carers
