Assuming Alcohol Wernieki's encephalopathy is the same as Wernieki - Korsakoff, then yes, I also include dementia other than Alzheimer's, although they do co-exist at times.
Corey > > In Section I of the MDS where it has other dementia besides Alzheimers, would > metabolic encephalopathy or Alcholol Wernike's encephalopathy be included here? > Thanks Mary lynn > > > > IMPORTANT NOTICE: This communication, including any attachments, may contain > information that may be confidential or > privileged and is intended solely for the entity or individual to whom it is > addressed. If you are NOT the intended > recipient, you must delete this message and attachments and are hereby notified > that any disclosure, copying, or > distribution of this message is strictly prohibited. Nothing in this email, > including any attachment, is to be a > legally binding signature. > /---------------------------------------------------------- > The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the > American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators > "Committed to the Assessment Professional" > Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your > questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. > For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org > -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
