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AFTD Healthcare Professional Webinar: At the Intersection of FTD and the Law

February 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EST

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FTD can present with executive dysfunction, impulsivity, loss of empathy, apathy and disinhibition. At times, these symptoms can lead to interactions with police, whether responding to an incident at home or in the community resulting in an arrest. This webinar will highlight what we know about the incidence of these interactions, discuss what FTD symptoms are most commonly associated, and highlight questions around criminal responsibility and competency for those living with FTD.

 

Learners will be able to:

  • Recognize the incidence of law enforcement interactions with those with FTD as compared to other dementias.
  • List the types of behavioral variant FTD symptoms that can lead to a response by law enforcement.
  • Recognize the issues around competency and diminished capacity as they relate to legal or criminal responsibility of those with FTD.

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