Figure 1.

Recommended workflow for early detection of cognitive impairment in primary care.

AWV = annual wellness visit; PCP = primary care practitioner; PRO = patient- or informant-reported outcome (questionnaire).

^aAssessment could be completed at the same visit or across several subsequent visits, and could include a validated cognitive screening measure (eg, Montreal Cognitive Assessment), assessment of possible contributing factors (eg, mental health, medications), and/or additional diagnostic testing (eg, neuroimaging, sleep study).

^bCould include part or all the components listed in the above footnote.