Document 0287 DOCN M95A0287 TI Assessing patients with HIV-associated dementia. DT 9510 AU Lennox S; Ward G SO Prof Nurse. 1995 Jun;10(9):588-9. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/95327712 AB HIV-associated dementia may pose communication challenges to healthcare staff. It is essential to obtain an accurate assessment of the confusion in order to achieve a baseline from which to evaluate a patient. It is important to communicate in a way that conveys worth and value to the patient. The expertise of the multidisciplinary team should be drawn on when working with such patients. DE AIDS Dementia Complex/*NURSING Communication Barriers Human *Nursing Assessment JOURNAL ARTICLE SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).