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Memory Loss (Amnesia)

Assessment of memory problems.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
NeurologyMental HealthGeriatrics

Clinical Guidelines

Memory loss (amnesia) - NHS
National
Memory loss (amnesia): signs, causes, diagnosis and treatments - HSE
National
Severe head injury | NHS inform
National
Encephalitis - NHS
Local
Minor head injury | NHS inform
Local

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