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Talking With Your Doctor
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Tests
Certain tests can help your doctor rule out or support a diagnosis of FTD.
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Genetic Counseling
If your family has a history of dementia or motor neuron disease, you may want to meet a genetic counselor to help assess your risk of a genetic disorder and weigh the medical, social and ethical decisions surrounding genetic testing.
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Help Your Doctor Help You
Many doctors have little, if any, experience diagnosing or managing FTD in someone. There are resources available for you to share with your doctor.
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Becoming a New Patient of the Memory and Aging Center
The UCSF Memory and Aging Center has specialists from a wide variety of disciplines including neurology, neuropsychology, geriatrics, geropsychiatry, pharmacy, nursing, social work and speech pathology who are available to participate in a patient's evaluation. If you and your doctor determine that an appointment with the Memory and Aging Center is the next step, there are several steps to take.