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Znaczenie badania neuropsychologicznego w diagnozie pacjenta z otępieniem
Neuropsychological Examination in the Diagnosis of Patients Suffering from Dementia

Author(s): Agnieszka Gorzkowska, Maja Patalong-Ogiewa
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease; neuropsychological examination

Summary/Abstract: The frequency of dementia is growing in today’s world. Most cases are of Alzheimer’s disease. One of the most significant factors in the process of early diagnosis is neuropsychological examination. The article discusses basic issues concerning making and interpreting neuropsychological evaluation with patients suffering from dementia.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 152-166
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish