Diagnostic disclosure of Alzheimer's disease in Brazil: a national survey of specialized physicians

Abstract

Background: The diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can bring financial and emotional consequences to patients and caregivers. Whether or not the diagnosis should be disclosed to patients is a matter of debate amongst physicians and can be influenced by culture and experience.

Keywords

• Alzheimer Disease
• Diagnosis
• Disclosure
• Doença de Alzheimer
• Diagnóstico
• Revelação