Presenter: Dr. Lesley Charles - Care of the Elderly Physician in Edmonton Professor and a Program Director in the Division of Care of the Elderly Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta.
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Discussing Decision-Making Capacity Assessment is vital because as our population ages, the demand for physicians to be proficient in this area is increasing. Family physicians, being at the forefront of patient care, play a pivotal role not only in diagnosing and managing dementia but also in evaluating decision-making capacity. Learning objectives: Discuss the circumstances…
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Dr. Lesley Charles - Care of the Elderly Physician in Edmonton Professor and a Program Director in the Division of Care of the Elderly Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta.
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