Memory clinic
Memory Clinic
A Memory Clinic (pronunciation: /ˈmɛməri klɪnɪk/) is a specialized healthcare facility that provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals experiencing memory problems.
Etymology
The term "Memory Clinic" is derived from the English words "memory", referring to the mental capacity or faculty of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc., or of recalling or recognizing previous experiences, and "clinic", a place where outpatients are given medical treatment or advice, especially of a specialist nature.
Definition
A Memory Clinic is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, and clinical psychologists, who provide care for patients with memory disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. These clinics offer diagnostic services, treatment planning, patient and caregiver education, and ongoing monitoring of patient's condition.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Geriatrics: The branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people.
- Dementia: A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
- Alzheimer's disease: A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
- Cognitive Impairment: When a person has trouble remembering, learning new things, concentrating, or making decisions that affect their everyday life.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Memory clinic
- Wikipedia's article - Memory clinic
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