[Determinants of support for dementia patients in general practice: a qualitative approach based on an epidemiological cohort].

Background: the analysis of access to diagnosis and care pathway for dementia patients shows that the disease is not considered as a priority for the general practitioner (GP). Different studies have point out under diagnosis of dementia.

Purpose: the purpose of this qualitative study was to document the determinants of the diagnosis and management of dementia by GP.