2015
DOI: 10.1590/1980-57642015dn92000002
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Abstract: Underdeveloped nations have the largest absolute number of the world's elderly population. Approximately 10.7% of the Brazilian population comprises aged individuals. Aging populations are associated with a higher incidence of chronic degenerative diseases such as dementia. Demented individuals place a high burden of care on healthcare systems and family members. General practitioners should be able to diagnose the most common elderly diseases such as dementia since they act as gatekeepers to specialized care.… Show more

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“…Dementia training in medical school is variable. 22 There is evidence that a collaborative approach of education and work-based learning can increase trainee confidence in memory evaluations. 23,24 These programs are however not widely disseminated.…”
Section: Capabilitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dementia training in medical school is variable. 22 There is evidence that a collaborative approach of education and work-based learning can increase trainee confidence in memory evaluations. 23,24 These programs are however not widely disseminated.…”
Section: Capabilitymentioning
confidence: 99%