"NICE's decision on dementia drugs places nurses in a difficult position"

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NICE recommended that drugs for Alzheimer's should only be used when people deteriorate sufficiently on the mini mental state examination (MMSE) memory test and also that Ebixa, for people with severe dementia should not be prescribed at all despite the quality of life these drugs bring to carers as well as patients. Several appeals were made against NICE's decision but its determination not to change recommendations restricting the prescribing of dementia drugs will devastate the lives of patients and cause problems for carers.

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Alzheimer Disease Controllers, Usage, Risk factors, Alzheimer's disease, Anti-Alzheimer's disease agents

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The DH simplification plan runs to 49 fun-filled pages

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The Simplification Plan, a very complex document, which is developed by the Department of Health (DH) is 49 pages long and basically focuses on various plans and strategies to minimize bureaucracy. The plans in the document suggest NHS to save money by helping the pharmaceutical industry, as the barriers of present regulations need to be overcome to meet one's needs in the terms of supply and demand.

Management dynamics, Management, Pharmaceutical industry, Company business management, United Kingdom. Department of Health

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Dementia: supporting the patient and the carer: care of people with dementia in the community requires a great deal of nursing support for all involved

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A community psychiatric nurse describes caring for a patient with dementia whilst providing support for the care, by using counselling skills. She describes how early intervention and continued support enabled the patient to continue to live in the community. She notes how the patient benefited indirectly from the help given to his wife in understanding and coping with his condition.

Case studies, Nursing

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