Recognition & Identification of Patients

Early recognition of, and response to patients with a diagnosis of dementia is essential so that they receive safe and high-quality person centred care.

Following identification of a patient with a diagnosis of dementia, a purple sticker is to be placed on the patient's identification band, and a purple sticker on their case notes. The reason for purple being that this is the internationally recognised colour for dementia awareness.

Staff should where possible obtain history and/or information of any diagnosis of dementia initially from the patient, carer or family.

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