A continuing medical education initiative for Canadian primary care physicians: the driving and dementia toolkit: a pre- and postevaluation of knowledge, confidence gained and satisfaction
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The effect of driving and dementia toolkit on physician knowledge and the anticipated change in patients assessment are examined. Findings indicate that the use of toolkit resulted in a clear improvement in physicians reported knowledge of and confidence in dealing with dementia and driving.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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Clinical utility of office-based cognitive predictors of fitness to drive in persons with dementia: a systematic review
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The efficacy of in-office cognitive tests in assessing dementia patients' fitness to drive with relation to motor vehicle crashes is analyzed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Continuing medical education, continuing professional development, and knowledge translation: improving care of older patients by practicing physicians
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The role of continuing medical education in improving practicing physicians' knowledge about geriatrics is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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