Psychiatry
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Markers in Neuropsychiatric Disorders (MiND) – utility of neurofilament light chain as a screening test in general practice
Exploring the utility of neurofilament light chain as a marker of diagnosis, staging/severity, prognosis and health economics utility, in the early assessment and care for patients with undiagnosed neurocognitive, neurological and psychiatric symptoms, where there is a differential diagnosis of a possible neurodegenerative disorder. PAT016
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Assessing health care utilisation among older people with cognitive impairment
This project will investigate primary care use among older people with cognitive impairment including those living with dementia. We will explore patterns of primary care use, and the quality of care provided in the first three years following diagnosis and during the last 12 months of life; and further explore care among socially disadvantaged groups. PAT1055