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 



Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 36 mins

Guests: Dr Hilton Koppe, General Practitioner

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<li>Diagnosis of dementia or cognitive impairment is primarily by the patient’s history</li>
<li>Cognitive assessment tools are not screening or diagnostic tests without thorough history assessment</li>
<li>GPs should become familiar with the correct administration of the tools and choose the one that will be most appropriate for the patient </li>
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Host: Dr David Lim | Total Time: 36 mins
Guests: Dr Hilton Koppe, General Practitioner
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