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Acquired impairment

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Definition

of

Acquired cognitive impairment

from

NICE Guideline NG66 - Mental health of adults in contact with the criminal justice system

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
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Any cognitive impairment that develops after birth, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, and neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia.

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Plain English definition

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Acquired impairment

from

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

Think Local Act Personal
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A disability that you are not born with but is caused, or develops during your life, by an injury or illness.

SEE ALSO:
Congenital disorder
Impairment

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