Mrs Laura Wood
Registered Learning Disability Nurse & Independent Health & Social Care Consultant
Dementia Expert Witnesses in East Midlands
Dementia is a syndrome involving progressive cognitive decline that affects memory, reasoning, communication and everyday functioning. Common causes include Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia. Symptoms may include confusion, behavioural changes and reduced independence. Assessment involves cognitive testing, clinical history and appropriate investigations. Independent Dementia Expert Witnesses can provide opinions on diagnosis, treatment, mental capacity, functional impairment, care needs and prognosis in Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury and Court of Protection proceedings.
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