By OPAL & Memory Team Improving the Individual Experience – Getting the System Right EARLY DIAGNOSIS INTEGRATED CARE PATHWAY RBCH Model
INITIATIVE DELIRIOUS about DEMENTIA National Dementia Declaration for England Action plans
Early Diagnosis Integrated Care Pathway for Patients with Cognitive Impairment OPAL ( Older People Assessment & Liaison) Reference: Allen S et al. Benefits of an older people assessment & liaison team in acute admissions areas of a general hospital. Pragmatic & Observational Research 2010: DAY HOSPITAL Outpatient MEMORY SERVICE with OUTREACH New diagnosis Nurse-led parallel sessions for Dementia drug therapy Cognitive stimulation therapy Carer assessment INPATIENTS Active screening by Medicine For Elderly /OPAL Referral to Dementia Sp Nurse / Mental health liaison OUTPATIENTS Day Hospital Parkinson’s Disease Stroke/TIA Medicine For Elderly INTERMEDIATE CARE PRIMARY CARE
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Contact details Dr May Ooi Consultant Physician in General & Geriatric Medicine Trust Clinical Lead for Dementia