In addition to the resource below, please see and review the outstanding Michigan Medicine, Dementia for Scientists Curriculum [Nine videos].
In this post, I link to and embed Michigan Medicine‘s YouTube video, Clinical Evaluation of Dementias Part 1, 14:45, May 12, 2022.
The above resource is a complete blueprint on how to perform a comprehensive evaluation for the evaluation of possible cognitive dysfunction. It is outstanding.
This lecture is the fifth of the nine videos in the Dementia for Scientists curriculum.
Chapters
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Intro
0:00
Goals of Clinical Evaluation
1:24Sources of Referrals for Medical Care
1:48Medical Benefits of Early Evaluation for Cognitive Concerns
2:19Psychological and Social Benefits of Early Evaluation for Cognitive Concerns
2:55Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 2011
3:31What’s the Difference?
4:34Medical Conditions Causing Cognitive Symptoms
6:15Routine Evaluation National Institute on Aging
8:01Taking a Dementia History
8:37Functional Impairment Assessment
10:09Physical and Neurological Examination
11:01Cognitive Screening Exams
11:37Depression Screening Scales
13:02Optional Testing National Institute on Aging- Alzheimer’s Association
13:45