Study finds physicians fail to tell patients of an Alzheimer's diagnosis A report published by the Alzheimer’s Association last week found that physicians are more likely to tell patients of their diagnosis if they have cancer than if they have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The”2015 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures” report found that just 45 percent of Medicare patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s said they were informed of the diagnosis by their doctor. In contrast, more than 90 percent of Medicare patients with cancer said they were told. “These disturbingly low disclosure rates in Alzheimer’s disease are reminiscent of rates seen for cancer ... April 8, 2015 General Public Health, Alzheimer's 0 0 Comment Read More »
