Opinion: Quebec pilot project showed teamwork is key in Alzheimer's care

Traditionally, treating patients with dementia inevitably involved a referral to a specialist. However, evidence increasingly suggests that primary care is better placed to deal with Alzheimer’s disease, as well as with many other chronic disorders. Not only is it more cost effective, but patients receive more comprehensive and patient-centred care.
The Quebec Alzheimer Plan, developed in 2009, reflects this shift from specialists to family medicine. Implementation began with a pilot