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Cognitive assessment tools: Limitations in general practice – Your questions answered

Expert/s: Dr Hilton Koppe

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Diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment is primarily by the patient’s history
Cognitive assessment tools are not screening or diagnostic tests without thorough history assessment
GPs should become familiar with the correct administration of the tools and choose the one that will be most appropriate for the patient

Guest: Dr Hilton Koppe, General Practitioner

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 36 minutes

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Last Updated: 6 Feb, 2024

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General Practitioner; Medical Educator, GP Education Team, Dementia Training Australia

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