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How a misdiagnosis of dementia can be devastating

It's estimated there are around 620,000 people in England with dementia. Prime minister David Cameron says fighting the disease is a personal priority and doctors in England have been encouraged to proactively identify people with early stage dementia. Deborah Cohen finds out how mistakes in diagnosing dementia can be devastating.

First broadcast on File on 4, 24 February 2016.

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