Simple screening for mental decline in five minutes
December 1st, 2008 by Nina Thompson, ARNP
Screening for mild cognitive impairment can be accomplished in less than five minutes with a three-word memory test and a clock-drawing task, according to Emory researchers. This new test, called the Mini-Cog, is reasonably accurate and allows quick screening by health care professionals. It appears to be a valuable aid for early identification of patients who might be at risk [...]
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