Looking ahead

[bemused1]

We now have a date for the cpns visit in June. Knowing my oh and in view of the fact that he insists there is nothing wrong with his memory and he thinks its all a load of rubbish, its very unlikely that he will accept anything other than this verdict.
So in this scenario, what happens after that. Does he just get dropped from their books and we return to ' you just have to wait till there's a crisis'
Being pretty sure of how he's going to react, its more for my benefit than his- I feel I need to know.

[BeckyJan]

Hello bemused,
I am glad you have an appointment set. The CPN should be familiar with the 'nothing wrong with me' attitude and he/she should be there to support you as much as your husband. I truly hope you have one of the better CPNs.

I suggest you keep a log/diary of any odd behaviours so that she can be given a record of the sort of things that are happening. I would give this discreetly rather than in front of your husband.

In our area the CPNs are the means of getting a Consultant to review a case and maybe introduce medication. They should also be available in the future if you have any particular concerns.

Best wishes

[MissisT]

It may vary depending where you are but for us the CPN was responsible for delivering the first 3 months worth of aricept and also did a couple of the memory tests at the beginning and then 3 months later. She was concerned about how I would manage but not hugely. Prescribing the aricept was later passed to my OH's GP and a different person came out to do the memory tests. It was a pity really because my OH loved the CPN.

I'm not sure what would have happened if he'd refused to co-operate - others will know I'm sure.

Teresa

[JackMac]

Where we live, until we have another 'crisis' the CPN's discharge mum. Then if we feel we need to see them again, we have to ask her GP to refer her back to the CPN's.

Recently the GP and consultant asked the CPN to review mum but they still haven't.

I will be interested to hear what happens with everyone else too.


jackmac

[bemused1]

Seems like more of the postcode lottery. From what the docotr said the nurse will do the memory test and prescribe if he agrees( I have to say she already knows its unlikely he will agree).

Given that my oh has severe mobility problems and an alcohol problem, I was hoping for a little constructive support. At the moment he is not really a problem but I don't share his ability to bury my head in the sand.

Well we will have to wait and see.
Jackmac, how can the cpn disregard doctor and consultant??? There seems something rarther wrong with that.

[Grannie]

When my mam seen the GP, they made referral to CPN who came out and did the memory test, they advised medication and continued with 6 monthly reviews. When there was a problem I just phoned them direct for support or guidance and they were very helpfull, even his secretary. So not sure why the CPN on other cases closed the case and the whole process had to happen again!

Good luck and like others have said keep a diary.