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Cognitive screening instruments: time for retirement.

Andrew J Larner¹

¹Formerly at Cognitive Function Clinic, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK ajlarner241@aol.com.

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Summary

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Cognitive screening tools used in clinics have major flaws and should be discontinued. This recommendation supports a shift towards biological diagnosis over traditional methods for memory disorder assessment.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Cognitive Science

Background:

Cognitive screening instruments are routinely used in neurology and memory disorder clinics.
Current instruments possess significant theoretical and practical limitations often disregarded.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and limitations of current cognitive screening instruments.
To advocate for a change in diagnostic practices for cognitive disorders.

Main Methods:

Critical review of existing cognitive screening tools and their clinical application.
Analysis of theoretical underpinnings and practical utility of these instruments.

Main Results:

Identified substantial shortcomings in cognitive screening instruments.
Highlighted the prevalent oversight of these instrument deficiencies.

Conclusions:

Cognitive screening instruments present considerable theoretical and practical challenges.
Recommends the abandonment of cognitive screening instruments in favor of biological diagnostic approaches.