title: Why physicians need to become more proficient in assessing their patients' competency and how they can achieve this.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Karlawish
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Schmitt
mesh_terms: D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007600:Judgment; D016743:Mental Competency / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010819:Physician's Role; D012720:Severity of Illness Index