Abstract

PEREZ MARTINEZ, Víctor T.. Cognitive deterioration: a foresighted look. Rev Cubana Med Gen Integr [online]. 2005, vol.21, n.1-2. ISSN 0864-2125.

Cognitive deterioration is a frequent reason to seek medical attention. We will be able to diagnose it after the integration of the data obtained in the clinical interview (anamnesis + psychometric tests). In case of suspicion, it is compulsory to carry out a correct evaluation of the mental status of the person, including the assessment of the cognitive capacities, of the executive function and of his emotional state. The functional state of the individual will be evaluated as a whole, taking into consideration the personality and his behavior, in addition to the degree of affectation of the instrumental and basic activities of daily life. The real implication of PHC in the detection and management of the cognitive problems is infrequent. In our setting, the exploration of the mental status is not a systematic practice, and that's why there is a nondespicable degree of subregister for this diagnosis.

Keywords : Cognitive; integration; suspicion; implication; infrequent; subregister.

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