title: Screening for dementia in a primary care practice.
abstract: Dementia is a common condition of the elderly; yet it often is unrecognized by primary care providers. This article presents a compelling argument for screening for dementia in a primary care setting. It also provides a protocol for effective screening, instructions on how to use it, and steps to follow if the screening indicates the patient may have dementia.
authors.affiliation: University of Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: McPherson
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Schoephoerster
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D008609:Mental Status Schedule; D008910:Minnesota; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation