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Doctors to test all pensioners for dementia
09-11-2012 2:46 PM
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Quote Pensioners will be given memory tests every time they visit a doctor or nurse under plans to improve the diagnosis of dementia, the Prime Minister will announce.
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09-11-2012 3:02 PM
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09-11-2012 4:43 PM
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09-11-2012 4:58 PM
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http://www.sagetest.osu.edu/download.html?Submit=Continue+to+Download
Note only ONE of the test should be completed

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09-11-2012 5:08 PM
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09-11-2012 5:53 PM
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More time with the Dr / Nurse = Less time for other patients (who are younger, working and contributing towards the economy so need to be kept in working health).
Less time for other patients = less health care & more health pro's needed = More money needed.
I thought dementia was something we were supposed to accept as part of getting old. Next thing you know Ofwat will be launching a multimillion pound monthly survey to check that water still runs down hills :crazy:
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09-11-2012 5:58 PM
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09-11-2012 6:01 PM
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Have you ever been affected by someone with dementia?
Quote from: Sprite I thought dementia was something we were supposed to accept as part of getting old.
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09-11-2012 6:14 PM
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09-11-2012 6:19 PM
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Quote from: AlaricAdair The point of this proposed imposed testing is what?
I've no idea as there is no cure for it currently.
Meanwhile maternity wards are being closed down and other younger people are being forced to accept second class treatment from the NHS.
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09-11-2012 6:22 PM
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I think artmo covered that in his post.
Quote from: AlaricAdair The point of this proposed imposed testing is what?
I assume the patient can refuse to take the test if he/she so wishes.
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09-11-2012 6:34 PM
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Quote from: Sprite Meanwhile maternity wards are being closed down and other younger people are being forced to accept second class treatment from the NHS.
Mmmmmm I seem to remember when I thought I'd never get old and never need extra healthcare

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09-11-2012 7:00 PM
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I won't be popular with you all for saying that but its the truth.
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09-11-2012 7:12 PM
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