CAMDEX-DS-II: The Cambridge Examination for Mental Disorders of Older People with Down Syndrome and Others with Intellectual Disabilities. (Version II) Assessment of participant (CAMCOG-DS-II) - A comprehensive assessment for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (Spiral bound, 2nd New edition)

The CAMDEX-DS-II is a standardised structured schedule comprising the assessments necessary for facilitating the diagnosis of dementia in people with Down's syndrome (a group known to be at particular risk of dementia), as well as others with intellectual disabilities. In order to differentiate decline due to dementia or other mental disorders from pre-existing impairment, particular emphasis has been placed on establishing change from the individual's best level of functioning. Updated from the original CAMDEX-DS-II, the assessments comprise a structured informant interview to facilitate the systematic collection of information about presenting symptoms and clinical history in order to arrive at a differential diagnosis, and a direct assessment of the patient/participant covering cognitive assessment (CAMCOG-DS-II, providing a reliable way to identify dementia (and to differentiate it from other common disorders). The pack comprises a guidance manual, pictorial booklet, informant interview and CAMCOG-DS neuropsychological test battery. It may be used in community settings by mental health professionals as part of the diagnostic process, or to formalise diagnosis in the context of research.

General

Imprint:	Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2021
Editors:	Jessica Beresford-Webb • Shahid Zaman
As told to:	Rosalyn Hithersay • Andre Strydom • Bessy Benejam • Silvia Sacco • Sandra Loosli • Frode Larsen • Eimear Mc Glinchey • Mary McCarron
Dimensions:	211 x 296 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Spiral bound
Pages:	30
Edition:	2nd New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-914010-80-4
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Neurology & clinical neurophysiology Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Psychiatry Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > General Promotions
LSN:	1-914010-80-9
Barcode:	9781914010804

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