Alzheimer's disease

The "Map of care and urgency of Alzheimer's disease available

The map of care and urgency of Alzheimer's disease is made available to all patients living outside of a hospital. Designed to improve the coordination of care and patient care (consultations in the emergency hospital services in particular), this card is personal, confidential and subject to medical secrecy. It contains two types of information: For health professionals: the address of the patient, the person of trust and the primary caregiver, the coordinates of health professionals coordinating care, as well as information on the patient and provide recommendations on care in emergency situations. For the patient and his family: practical advice for avoiding or dealing with emergencies. The card is issued by the treating physician only. The doctor this and suggested that his patient and his family, then sign and him. This was indicated in a press release issued on February 29, 2008 by the Ministry of Health, Youth and Sports.