Specific Focus on Dementia
Our dementia memory clinic specialises in assessing patients with dementia-specific concerns, including different types of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and mixed dementia types.
Additionally, our private memory assessment clinics offer medications on a short-term private prescription basis, helping you begin treatment promptly while transitioning care to your GP.
Memory and cognitive tests are a cornerstone of our memory assessment service. Conducted by highly skilled professionals, these tests evaluate aspects such as recall, recognition, attention, and executive functioning.
Importance of Early Detection
Early detection of memory-related conditions provides an opportunity for timely medical interventions and can delay disease progression. For example, identifying dementia early allows patients to access therapies, medications, and support to optimise their daily functioning and maintain independence for as long as possible.
Navigating the various stages of cognitive assessment can often feel disjointed and frustrating when dealing with public healthcare services. At Private Medical Clinic, we have revolutionised the process to offer a seamless and efficient experience. Our goal is to provide you with a definitive diagnostic decision that aligns with NICE guidelines, all within a timeframe that suits your needs.
The first step in our dementia assessment process involves ruling out physical causes that may affect cognitive performance. We have a network of locations across the West Midlands where blood tests, urine analysis, and ECGs (heart monitoring) can be undertaken. Our commitment to comprehensive testing ensures that we leave no stone unturned in understanding the root causes of cognitive impairment.
We employ the Addenbrookes assessment tool, a recognized and validated measure for specialist memory services in the United Kingdom (Hodges & Larner, 2017). This assessment evaluates recall, recognition, awareness, and performance. You can choose to undergo this assessment in person or virtually, ensuring flexibility and convenience.
Included in our assessment package is imaging by either CT or MRI scan, depending on your age. These scans provide objective and measurable information about the structure of your brain, enabling our experts to make well-informed decisions.
Memory assessment services play an essential role in detecting early warning signs of cognitive and memory-related conditions, enabling better treatment outcomes and improving quality of life. Early diagnosis and intervention can significantly slow the progression of conditions like dementia, giving patients and their families more time to prepare and access necessary support.
At our private memory clinic, we offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services designed to uncover the underlying causes of memory issues and provide tailored care plans based on individual needs.
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Opting for a private memory clinic offers numerous benefits compared to standard NHS services, such as:
By choosing our memory clinic for dementia assessments, patients benefit from expert-driven services that align with nice guidelines and clinical best practices, ensuring a comprehensive approach to cognitive health.
A memory evaluation involves several steps:
All steps are conducted in a confidential and patient-centered environment.
A memory clinic is a specialised healthcare facility designed to assess, diagnose, and treat memory-related issues such as cognitive impairment, dementia, and other neurological disorders. At our private memory clinics, we focus on providing timely, expert-driven care through comprehensive memory assessment services.
Our clinic assesses:
We use advanced tools like Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination and imaging (CT or MRI) for accurate diagnosis.
Yes, we offer a memory assessment GP service as part of our comprehensive care approach. Our experts provide both physical and cognitive evaluations, ensuring that every assessment is thorough and precise.
Early detection allows patients to start treatment sooner, potentially slowing disease progression. Our dementia memory services focus on identifying memory conditions in their earliest stages, facilitating better management and improved quality of life for patients.
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