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5 Challenges Physicians Face When Screening for Cognitive Decline

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Primary care clinicians are generally the first clinical contact for older adults with early signs of dementia. Our survey uncovered 5 primary challenges to being in that role.

This was one response to the question How would you describe the most significant challenges in assessing, diagnosing, and caring for adults with mild cognitive impairment right now? The question ended a recent Patient Care^© online survey of US primary care clinicians that sought to learn more about their knowledge of the signs and symptoms of neurocognitive decline and their level of comfort with diagnosis and treatment.

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