How can we keep patients with dementia safe in our acute hospitals? A review of challenges and solutions.

Jim George; Susannah J. Long; Charles A. Vincent

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How can we keep patients with dementia safe in our acute hospitals? A review of challenges and solutions.

October 8, 2013

George J, Long SJ, Vincent CA. J R Soc Med. 2013;106(9):355-61.

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This review examines risks related to caring for patients with dementia in a hospital setting and includes a seven-factor approach to improve safety.

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