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Physical signs of sexual abuse in children: report of a working party of the Royal College of Physicians
- Authors:
- PRIESTLEY Betty L., et al
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Physicians
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 106p.,illus.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Revised report on the physical signs of sexual abuse in children.
Physical signs of sexual abuse in children
- Author:
- ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Physicians
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 80p.,tables,illus.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report and guidelines from a working party whose terms of reference were to agree terminology, describe the range of normal findings, advise on techniques of examination, produce evidence of what the physical signs are, and produce suitable guidelines for the medical and legal profession and others concerned with sexually abused children. The guidelines concentrate on one aspect of diagnosis -
On site testing for adult social care services: rapid lateral flow test kits
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2021
- Pagination:
- 19
- Place of publication:
- London
This guidance explains how adult social care services can prepare and manage on-site lateral flow testing. This can include testing of people who work in social care; professionals visiting a social care service for work; people getting care and support from social care services; people visiting someone who gets care and support. Lateral flow antigen testing involves processing a throat and nasal swab sample with an extraction fluid and a rapid lateral flow device (LFT). The rapid LFT detects a COVID-19 antigen that is produced when a person is infectious with COVID-19. If this antigen is present, then a coloured strip will appear which indicates a positive result. Lateral flow testing is not a fool proof solution: it should be seen as an addition to PPE and other IPC measures and must not be seen as a way of relaxing their use. The guidance covers: testing process overview; testing technology and preparations; and testing instructions (prepare testing area, check-in the person being tested, sample collection, sample analysis, result analysis, process and record results, and results guidance). [Published: 24 March 2021; Last updated: 18 June 2021] (Edited publisher abstract)
Post-pilot rollout clinical guidance for testing visitors to care homes with Lateral Flow Antigen Testing Devices
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health and Social Care
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health and Social Care
- Publication year:
- 2020
- Pagination:
- 42
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- Version 1.7
This document provides clinical guidance for the testing of visitors for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) using lateral flow technology on entry to residential care homes. A visitor is defined as any relative or friend wishing to visit a resident or any occasional visiting professional who is not a healthcare professional (e.g., a hairdresser). There has been a clear ministerial steer that for visitors to be allowed into care homes as part of overall approach to promoting wellbeing amongst care homes residents. Lateral Flow Antigen testing involves the processing of human nasal swabs, throat swabs, or sputum samples with a Lateral Flow Device (LFD). The device detects a protein (antigen) produced by the virus at its most infectious stage. The document provides advice in relation to site set-up; testing process; supply and equipment management; and data management. (Edited publisher abstract)
Remember the Deaf dementia experience in Scotland: a toolkit for all
- Author:
- BRITISH DEAF ASSOCIATION SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- British Deaf Association
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 48
- Place of publication:
- London
A toolkit providing information and advice for Deaf people living with dementia and those who support them, including family members and care staff. The toolkit covers: the onset (pre-diagnosis) of dementia; a diagnosis of dementia and what you can do; living well with dementia and making plans for the future. It and includes the personal experiences of families living with dementia and provides (Edited publisher abstract)
Wellbeing for life: getting a timely diagnosis
- Author:
- MACINTYRE
- Publisher:
- MacIntyre
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 32
- Place of publication:
- Milton Keynes
A short publication providing information on getting a timely diagnosis of dementia for people with learning disabilities. It covers understanding what Timely Diagnosis means, knowing how to prepare for the assessment process; being familiar with the dementia diagnosis pathway and your role in supporting the person; advocating for the person when the outcome of assessment(s) is known; and understanding the importance of baseline screening and monitoring to facilitate Timely Diagnosis in the future. It is part of the Wellbeing for Life toolkit created for the MacIntyre Dementia project in order to promote understanding about getting older with a learning disability and living well with dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
European carers' report: carers' experiences of diagnosis in five European countries
- Author:
- ALZHEIMER EUROPE
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer Europe
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Place of publication:
- Luxembourg
The findings of a study conducted by Alzheimer Europe and Bangor University, to better understand the experiences of informal carers of receiving a diagnosis of dementia across five European countries: France, Germany, Poland, Spain and the UK (Scotland). The questionnaire included 57 questions addressing; demographics of the carer and person with dementia; the symptoms that were experienced and prompted help-seeking; the pathway through the diagnostic process; the experience of the diagnostic process; support and information offered at the time of diagnosis; emotions experienced immediately after the diagnosis and subsequently; and the carers’ experience of their community as 'dementia friendly'. A total of 1,409 carers participated in the study, with just over 200 from Scotland. Carers across Europe reported that diagnosis took an average of 2.1 years from the time of problems being first noticed. Delays to diagnosis included the first professional they saw did not consider anything was wrong and the person with dementia not wanting to seek help. Post-diagnostic support was found to be still a major issue across Europe, with the need for information on coping and living well with dementia (Edited publisher abstract)
How to identify dementia: a guide for care assistants working in social care
- Author:
- SKILLS FOR CARE
- Publisher:
- Skills for Care
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 2
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
A brief introduction to the signs and symptoms of dementia, highlighting the reasons why it is important that people with dementia receive a diagnosis and explaining what to do if suspecting that someone may have dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
Tips for employers who want to be more dementia friendly
- Author:
- DEMENTIA ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
- Publisher:
- Dementia Engagement and Empowerment Project
- Publication year:
- 2013
- Pagination:
- 4
This document discusses some of the issues related to employment and dementia and highlights ways in which employers can become more dementia friendly. It covers openess about dementia, getting a diagnosis, adjusting to dementia, and retirement. It is one of a series of guides designed to support the involvement of people with dementia and has been co-produced with people with dementia. (Original abstract)
A future state of mind: facing up to the dementia challenge
- Authors:
- BROUGHTON Nida, KEOHANE Nigel, SHORTHOUSE Ryan
- Publisher:
- Social Market Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2012
- Pagination:
- 84p.
- Place of publication:
- London
In the context of forecasts of an increase in the number of people with dementia as the UK population ages, and the launch of the Dementia Challenge by the Prime Minister in 2012, this report looks at diagnosis and early diagnosis of people with dementia. It is based on an extensive literature review, qualitative research involving semi-structured interviews with patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's and their carers or relatives, and quantitative analysis. It notes that evidence suggests that diagnosis is important, and considers the benefits of early diagnosis of dementia, how the UK's diagnosis performance compares internationally and how England performs compared to the devolved administrations. It identifies and discusses patient and professional barriers to early diagnosis. It concludes by proposing policies to improve the early diagnosis rate.