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When a Dementia Diagnosis Is Delivered Without Care

Experts outline steps for clearer, kinder conversations and practical help for patients “Delivering bad news is definitely a skill that doctors can develop,” says Dr. She is coauthor of a 2023 paper on best practices for communicating a dementia diagnosis.

When a Dementia Diagnosis Is Delivered Without Care

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Experts outline steps for clearer, kinder conversations and practical help for patients “Delivering bad news is definitely a skill that doctors can develop,” says Dr.

She is coauthor of a 2023 paper onВ best practicesВ for communicating a dementia diagnosis.

Melissa Armstrong, a professor of neurology at the University of Florida.

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Experts outline steps for clearer, kinder conversations and practical help for patients “Delivering bad news is definitely a skill that doctors can develop,” says Dr. She is coauthor of a 2023 paper on best practices for communicating a dementia diagnosis. Melissa Armstrong, a professor of neurology at the University of Florida.

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Melissa Armstrong, a professor of neurology at the University of Florida.

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