Cognitive screening of older patients

Cognitive screening of older patients

The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommend[s] not screening asymptomatic adults 65 years of age or older for cognitive impairment. (Strong recommendation, low-quality evidence) ... The recommendation does not apply to [patients with] symptoms suggestive of cognitive impairment ... o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian family physician 2020-01, Vol.66 (1), p.40-40
Hauptverfasser: Molnar, Frank, Frank, Chris
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Best practice
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive ability
Dementia
Medical screening
Older people
Practice
Preventive medicine
Task forces
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Zusammenfassung:The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommend[s] not screening asymptomatic adults 65 years of age or older for cognitive impairment. (Strong recommendation, low-quality evidence) ... The recommendation does not apply to [patients with] symptoms suggestive of cognitive impairment ... or who are suspected of having cognitive impairment by clinicians, family or friends.
ISSN:0008-350X
1715-5258