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Long, Marita

Dr Marita Long

General Practitioner; Dementia Australia
Dr Marita Long is a Victorian based GP working across clinical practice, medical education and research. She has a strong interest in women’s health and cognitive health. She is a current committee member for the Australian Society of Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a member of the WIGP RACGP committee and is the current Vic/Tas representative on the board of the Australasian Menopause Society. Marita is actively engaged in various projects related to dementia, and is the first GP appointed as an Honorary Medical Advisor for Dementia Australia and a Clinical Assoc Professor for Wicking Dementia Education and Research Centre.

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Prioritising dementia risk reduction for women

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Dementia – Your questions answered

The questions answered in this podcast were compiled by GPs and health professionals around Australia.

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Dementia – Which test do I use?

Dr Marita Long outlines a more structured diagnostic process that may improve GPs confidence in diagnosing dementia.

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