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The assessment of cognitive function in the elderly.

B J Gurland, L J Côté, P S Cross

    Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Evaluating impaired cognitive function is crucial for diagnosis and treatment. This guide outlines primary care steps and highlights the importance of brief cognitive tests.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Primary Care Medicine
    • Cognitive Science

    Background:

    • Cognitive impairment necessitates thorough evaluation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
    • Primary care settings play a vital role in the initial assessment of cognitive dysfunction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To enumerate and discuss the steps for evaluating impaired cognitive function in primary care.
    • To emphasize the utility of brief formal cognitive tests in this evaluation process.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of evaluation steps applicable to primary care settings.
    • Discussion of the role and application of brief formal cognitive tests.

    Main Results:

    • The abstract does not contain specific results, but outlines a structured approach to cognitive evaluation.
    • Key steps for primary care assessment are detailed.

    Conclusions:

    • A systematic approach to evaluating cognitive impairment in primary care is essential.
    • Brief formal cognitive tests are valuable tools for primary care physicians in assessing cognitive function.

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