Hello group. I am a professional carer, working in the Bournemouth area with people with dementia, of various stages. However, I am now faced with a dilemma concerning my father whose mental health has deteriorated quite rapidly over the past 8 to 10 months. I organised for my dad to visit the doctor about another health issue, but phoned in advance to ask the doctor if she would test dad for dementia whilst he was there. She agreed to do this but informed me that she would not be permitted to divulge the findings, because of data protection. When I spoke to dad the following day, he could hardly remember going to see his doctor, let-alone what he had gone for. I wonder if somebody could tell me what the procedure is for a relative finding out whether or not his/her loved one has this illness. If dad won’t tell me and the doctor won’t, how can I find out? Many thanks. MartyC