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Eukesh Ranjit1, Amit Sapra1, Priyanka Bhandari1
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, USA.
Abstract:
Cognitive decline is a common issue seen in older adults in the primary care setting. Assessment of cognitive decline in primary care includes a detailed history, physical examination, labs, imaging, and a formal cognitive assessment. Various tools are available for cognitive assessments. However, a short screening tool is more practical for cognitive evaluation. A decline in cognition should be correlated with the broader clinical picture, and a detailed cognitive assessment should be performed. This article focuses on some of the cognitive assessment tools used in clinical settings to assess cognition.
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