Assessment with Cognitive Screening Instruments
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This chapter examines the screening utility of selected cognitive screening instruments, including both multidomain and specific/single domain instruments, which have been examined in the author’s clinic for the assessment of cognitive complaints.
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Dementia Diagnosis Cognitive screening instrumentsReferences
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